Vocal range

Reformation. Once the Catholic Church lost its power over society, humanism came about. This new philosophy showcased itself in Shakespeare’s play writing, the painting and sculptures of Michelangelo, and in the sacred and secular instrumental and vocal music of the greatest composers of the era. Music during the Renaissance took a major shift from the church to the courts, becoming more secular. Musicians and composers began working for the members of aristocracy. Court composers wrote music…

On April 7, 2016, the GSU Jazz Combos came to play a riveting concert at the Georgia State Recital Hall. Two combos performed that night; the first was a quintet directed by David Frackenpohl, and the second combo of the night was an octet directed by Robert Dickson. The members constituting the first combo were bassist David Schroeder, drummer Zach Benator, guitarist Bob Tarkington, tenor saxophonist Chris Suarez, and vocalist Oriana Wisdom. The members of the second combo were bassist David…

listen to their critiques and (if they feel like it) their compliments. You’re alone on stage, heart pumping, blood rising, face tinting. All ears are listening for strong vocal control, good tone, clear enunciation, strong support (attained by having good posture and the proper breathing technique), suitable volume, a wide range, humble confidence, consistency in every verse, etc. Above all, most seek those who make singing sound easy, but let me tell you from personal experience that it’s…

sinister in effect, and bluesy in melody despite avoidance of the standard I-IV-V blues chord progression, with its emphasis on the blues third in the vocal part. Harmonic development relies on the I, flatted III, and IV chord and does not use the V chord at all. It generates a sort of sinister effect. The intro features a staggered entrance of lead vocal, drums and bass, and a descending chromatic line creates an ominous sense. The first verse largely remains on the I chord through its…

Introduction Madagascar is a breath-taking tropical island found in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its pristine beaches and stunning views along side a fusion different cultures. With its main influences being Asian and African culture, Malagasy culture has developed its own, unique blend of flavors, ideas, and practices. For instance, fady is used to describe something that is taboo, and an example of this would be foreigner visiting ancestral grave sites. There are many customs and…

Alexander Graham Bell, (1847–1922) was a teacher, scientist, and innovator. He was born in Scotland, on March 3, 1847. During his childhood, sparkle of interest in linguistic had been found by reading Shakespeare and studying theater. In his 20s, Bell started working with his father to teach deaf students to speak in Canada. In 1871, Bell moved to Boston, where he opened a school for teachers of the deaf. He began a series of experiments using electronic devices to copy human speech. Bell…

of voice (an audible message) conflicts with the words spoken (also an audible message); in this case the contradicting messages within one transmission medium result in a “sarcastic tone”. The scholarly article, Lower, Slower, Louder: Vocal Cues of Sarcasm Vocal describes how people can detect sarcasm. The author, Patricia Rockwell from the Communication Department of the University of Louisiana, states “[one can perceive] sarcasm even when the listener cannot see the face of the speaker”…

SATB Language: Latin Difficulty Level: Medium Length of Piece: 1:40 Accompanied or A Cappella: A Cappella Sacred or Secular: Sacred Comments: This is an A cappella piece that requires experienced singers. There are no extreme ranges. Ranges and tessitura are generally standard.. Highly recommended work for Easter as it’s a religious work. 2. Title: Factum est silentium Published: 1618 Composer/Arranger: Richard Dering Voicing: SSBB Language: Latin Difficulty…

Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart was an Austrian composer and pianist that created a variety of concertos, operas, symphonies, and sonatas. Many of these changed the way classical music was written and even performed. Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart was capable of playing many instruments and he began playing in public at the age of six. In the years following years Mozart composed hundreds works of art that were marked both by fascinating emotions, and sophisticated textures.…

Language Processing Disorder Symptoms Table of Contents What Is Language Processing? 1 When Things Go Wrong 2 Symptoms of Language Processing Disorder 2 Children with Language Processing Disorder 2 Language Processing Disorder in Adults 3 Next Steps 3 What Is Language Processing? Language Processing is a term used to describe the series of tasks our brain carries out when we hear and utilise language. Before we can understand what Language Processing Disorder is, we need a basic awareness of…