Duke Elington The name is monumental in the world of jazz, who else but Duke Ellington would come to mind when thinking of the music that formed the 1920’s and shaped later music to what it is today. Undoubtedly one of the most accomplished musicians of all time and the forefront leader of the jazz world. Duke didn't always have music on his mind though. Duke, Born Edward Kennedy Elling

Dave Matthews Band The Dave Matthews Band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in early 1991, when vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews decided to put some songs he had written on tape. Instead of simply recording himself with a guitar, he opted to bring in some instrumental help to give his musical ideas more depth. Dave found assistance in drummer Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moor

Johann Bach Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest composers in Western musical history. More than 1,000 of his compositions survive. Some examples are the Art of Fugue, Brandenburg Concerti, the Goldberg Variations for Harpsichord, the Mass in B-Minor, the motets, the Easter and Christmas oratorios, Toccata in F Major, French Suite No 5, Fugue in G Major, Fugue in G Minor ("The G

Censorship Within hours of the September 11 tragedies, the music industry realized it needed to display some newfound sensitivity: Dave Matthews nixed plans to release "When the World Ends" as his next single, the Strokes removed "New York City Cops" from their recently released album, and Bush changed the title of their new single from "Speed Kills" to "The People That We Love." But the

Medieval Instruments And Dances The Middle Ages was full of dances. Dances were accompanied by songs and instrumental music. Most of the instruments came into Europe from Asia. They were most commonly played in Estampies. They are the earliest known examples of an instrumental repertory that reaches back far beyond the thirteenth century. All the instrumental music of the early

Concert Report May 3, 2003 Music Journal I couldn’t have been roused any more to amazement by our own Hunter symphony college choir. Their incredible physical music flow, extraordinary quality and quantity of songs, intensive energy, picture-perfect orchestral atmosphere, and committed artistic style of individuality and conformit

Messiah Tonight the A Cappella choir, Choral Union, Women’s choir and the SFA Chamber Orchestra all performed the Christmas part of the Messiah. Usually when I hear the Messiah performed, there are only four soloists that sing the whole time. I get sick and tired of hearing just one person per part. In the concert tonight, there was a different person for each solo. Then of course th

History Of Guitar Outline The guitar’s history can be traced back in time through monuments, pictures, poems and sculptors. The name of the guitar can be derived from a modification of the Greek word cithara. It is a musical instrument strung with gut or nylon strings played by the fingers having a body with flat back and slight curves. Its history can be traced back over 4000 years. T

Michael Jackson And How He Heals The World Michael Jackson and How He Heals the World Michael Jackson is undeniably the biggest pop star of the 80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. In his prime, Jackson was relentless, he holds all of the tools to dominate the charts: he has an instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning musica

Michael Jackson, An Oustanding Performer An Outstanding Performer Entertainment is something that everyone loves. Its vast industry is filled with all types of performers. They range from actors, to stand up comedians. One of my favorite types of performers though, is a musical performer. Musical performers have characteristics and attributes that are reflected through their music. T

Chopin Frederic Chopin, the Polish composer and pianist, was born on March 1,1810, according to the statements of the artist himself and his family, but according to his baptismal certificate, which was written several weeks after his birth, the date was 22 February (Huneker, 2). His birthplace was the village of Zelazowa Wola, part of the Duchy of Warsaw. The musical talent of Frederic

Mozart How did the great Depression of the 1930’s change the values and outlook of Americans' Although the Great Depression of the 1930’s brought forth many economic hardships, Americans faced these obstacles as an opportunity to improve their social conditions. People worked harder than ever and faced adversity with confidence. According to many, “American social values changed relativ

Mozart The Hunter College Symphony concert on November,20 performed a beautiful piece by Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K.550, which is an instrumental piece of Classical period. This four movement piece was performed mostly by woodwinds and stringed instruments. The alterations between instruments made an interesting musical dialogue which was a common feature during the cl

Mozart Yekaterina Todika Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized in Salzburg Cathedral on the day after his birth as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus. The first and last given names come from his godfather Joannes Theophilus Pergmayr, although Mozart preferred the Latin form of this last name, Amadeus, more often Amade, or the Italiano Amadeo. Whatever t

Mozart Mozart k310 sonata (2nd movement) Analyzation The 2nd movement of the Mozart k310 Piano Sonata resembles standard sonata form in many ways. It opens with a first theme in F (same as key signature). The theme is four bars long; two bars of antecedant, two bars of consequent. Mozart then starts the first theme again with a 32nd note run pick-up instead of the 16th note arpe

Mozart Looking back we have come to recognize Mozart as undoubtedly one of the brightest musical minds that we have ever studied, but our picture of Mozart depends upon where we focus. Was he a brilliant, successful composer or a child prodigy who never grew up' Was he a facile composer who created nothing original or a composer of great emotional depth' He was all of these and more. For

Music Music To say that the understanding of music is ambiguous would be an understatement. Music has meaning that is emotionally, culturally, and intellectually diverse. In his essay, “Music”, Alan Bloom attacks modern rock music as a non-intellectual but purely sexual expression. “Body and Soul: The Musical Miseducation of Youth”, written by Martha Bayles, contrasts Blooms views

Music Music has always proved to be very important in my life. Though I discovered it late in life, it has made a huge impact in my life and who I am today. Music is important in my life because I feel it is my talent, I see a future in it, and it helps me get through life. Having music in my life has changed and affected many parts in my life and helped me develop a posit

Music And Eminem I plan on researching the effects of rap on today’s youth. As Glenn Collins explains, “the influence of rap is now evident in the nation’s language, music, fashion and advertising” (C15). I also plan on researching the effects of good clean lyrics that Will Smith uses, compared to the vulgar and violent lyrics of past rap artists such as Tupac Shakur and Chris Wallace

Music And Sex The notion of “going too far” when it comes to the producer including sexual imagery in music videos has become more and more apparent as the years go by. Sex and its glamorized portrayal have become a major component in the creation and production of music videos everyday. The role taken by the government in the amount of sexual imagery and vulgar lyrics that is permitte

Annual Family Holiday For my concert report I attended the Annual Family Holiday Concert. I really enjoyed this concert; it was perfect for that holiday cheer! The pieces of music were from a wide range of time frames. Also some of the pieces of music were from composers that we discussed in class, for example the suite from the ballet “The Nutcracker” by Pytor lllych Tchaikovsky. All of

Music Therapy Music may set our toes a-tapping, cause us to burst into song, send us into deep reverie, initiate recall of a specific experience, induce a deep emotional state, or produce an almost infinite number of mental and behavioral effects. Music and its role in the fields of learning and memory is of widespread interest, from the normal development and education of the young, thr

Music Of The 60s THE LANGUAGE OF REVOLUTION The 1960’s were a time of civil and social upheaval. During this period the very fabric of what was America was being torn asunder by the call of justice. The search for justice was one of the primary reasons and perhaps the most influential of the reasons that started the revolution that was the stu

Music And Teens From the Beatles to N’ Sync teenyboppers have had an iron grip on the music industry that as far as any can one tell won’t be released for many years. There are three main reasons that come directly to mind; age, money, and psychological aspects. These three motives will be embellished on later in the essay. Before we start I would like to propose a question that will cla

Music There are many great composers in the Classical Era. They all accomplished many things and we still hear their amazing music today. Being a composer of music takes a talent like no other and much dedication. Many of the great composers of that era died from exhaustion or go insane, as did Antonio Salieri. Antonio Salieri endured many obstacles throughout his life, but he accompl

The Ccnnection Between African American Women and Music The purpose of this report was for me to research and explore the connection between African American women and music. Since prior to the slave decades, music has been an integral part of African American society, and served as a form of social, economic, and emotional support in African American communities in the past and present.

Music And Rap Musical Characteristics of Rap Hip-hop culture, once confined to the streets has broken into the commercial realm with force. Hip hop records top the charts week after week, rap videos have taken control of MTV, BET and the BOX, and there are dozens of hip hop magazines on the newsstands. A stroll on any city street in the United States reveals the proliferation of hip-hop

Brian McKnight Elements Analysis of Vocal Music: listening Exercise “Anytime” by Brian McKnight Brian McKnight is a tribute to all the R&B greats of the past and an inspiration to future musicians. With his eloquent musical compositions and visionary vocal style, he is truly in a category of his own. On his song entitled “anytime” from his award winning album “Anytime” Mr. Mc

Music At The Eva B. Dykes Library After visiting The Eva B. Dykes Library, I’ve found out that there are many musical resources available. Books, magazines, and computers are the typical means for information, however, not only does the library offer these assets but it also provides a Media Resource Center. The research center provides students with cassette tapes and cassette players

Music Censorship Albums with explicit lyrics or content started having black and white parental advisories on them in 1994 (http://www.riaa.org/Parents-Advisory-4.cfm). Are these labels necessary' Is controversial music molding our society and causing teenagers to turn to drugs' Is censorship necessary to protect the youth of our nation. Generally, younger people are against censorship o