Use Of Image And Metaphor In Developing In choral music your are experiencing different styles, sounds and techniques in learning how to sing songs correctly and with expression. But in order to create these methods the choir need to know how to make the music come alive. Choir directors from around the world has all agree by using images and metaphors can help develop a healthy, tense-

Black Music Black Music in America: A History Through Its People Tahirah Carter by James Haskins Intro to Music I have definitely learned allot about the Evolution of American Music in this class. I found it to be very intriguing. So when I was faced with the chore of deciding which book I would do my report on, I chose Black Music in America by James Haskins. This book gave a detailed a

Music Today’s younger generations need to have a better understanding as to how music developed and what it all entails. It seems like the older generations have a better understanding of what music is really about. Believe When most children think of music lessons, they think of sing-alongs or sitting through a boring music lecture. This is not what music is really all about. If o

Diversity of Detroit In the diverse history of Detroit, many things stand out in the development of this great city. The French origin, the American Revolution, the civil rights movements, the riots in the 1960’s. But the most affluent event in Detroit history was the immigration and migration boom and the industrial explosion that followed. The Two groups we will be focusing on today

Music Censorship Music Censorship in Today’s Society Music is the most influential of all art forms. It can be expressed in thousands of ways depending on the artist. When music is censored, the freedom from the beautiful release of self-expression is confiscated. Thoughts and feelings are the most sacred possessions human beings have. The Constitution of the United States of America a

Oboe History The first type of reed instrument was created by the Egyptians in B.C. times. The primitive form was barley straws pressed flat and placed in a small pipe. These Egyptian reed-pipes later had three to four holes added. They varied in length. The Romans had similar instruments which they called tibiae. A short double-reeded instrument had been developed by the 12th centur

The History Of Ska Music The music genre ska originated in the island of Jamaica and caused a social movement like that of many other types of music. Ska came from the music genre of mento. It was born out of the fusion of combining musical elements of both mento and jazz. The combined musical elements that produced a new style initially were called “Shuffle,” in Britain. Recording s

Louis Armstrong New Orleans is a melting pot of people and culture. Diversity is not just recognized but also celebrated. Out of this various blend of French, Spanish and African influences came jazz music. The most influential jazz musician in history was born in New Orleans. Louis Armstrong was not only the epitome of jazz, but he was the King of Jazz. Louis Daniel Armstrong

Does Music Have An Influence On Teens Music, music videos and the lyrics that go along with the music of this century are greatly influencing the youth of America in negative ways. It is portraying the use of alcohol and drugs as both normal and acceptable, and also glorifying it. It is showing young women wearing provocative clothing, and promoting pre-marital sex. It is also teachin

Use Of Image And Metaphor In Developing In choral music your are experiencing different styles, sounds and techniques in learning how to sing songs correctly and with expression. But in order to create these methods the choir need to know how to make the music come alive. Choir directors from around the world has all agree by using images and metaphors can help develop a healthy, tense-f

History Of The Guitar The guitar's roots are in believed to be in Spain because realistically, it cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century. It is thought to have been invented by the people of Malaga. This early instrument was a "four course" guitar, from which the ukulele is derived. The first guitars were very small, and were originally strung with four pair of strings. Each

Voice Of America Programing Voice of America Programming Assignment What music embodies the spirit of America' One could say it was the original genres, blues and jazz. One could say it the folk music of our early immigrants. One could say it’s the unique way that Americans change international musical styles to suit their lifestyles. To me it is all of the above. America is un

The Trumpet When I was a young child in fifth grade, my parents encouraged me to join the school band. The instruments I had to choose from included: the trombone, the trumpet, the clarinet, the flute, and percussion. The trombone interested me most. My bandleader felt that I would be better suited playing the trumpet. My first trumpet was a beginner trumpet. When I pick it up t

Beethoven Many of you out there know about the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Many of you do not know, however, about his father’s drinking problem or his hearing loss. That’s why I am here. I am here to present my information I found on Ludwig van Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 17th 1770 (although some sources say the 16th) in Bonn, Germany. His mother

Purpose Of Music Music is not just black notes on a page. Although I have always tried to live a balanced life, music has become one of its priorities. I keep myself active, I indulge in reading quality literature, and I strive to sustain a social life. In my experiences of teaching and observing others, music education is not an easy profession. It is very clear to me that teaching

Beethoven #3 Symphony Ludwig Van Beethoven Symphony #3 in E flat Major Eroica# 55 “It is fitting that this piece had such a powerful impact on the public, for it was inspired by one of the most powerful of men of the day. Beethoven had been a great admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose vanquishing of royalty the composer viewed as heroic. Furthermore, with a concert tour to Paris i

Capitol Records Capitol Records Record labels are a crucial part of the commercial music industry today and always have been since music started being recorded. Record labels allow an artist to have his or her music recorded onto a tape, compact disc (CD), or any other form of recording, which they may choose. This includes many digital recordings, which have become popular in to

Vanessa Carlton Vanessa Carlton is a new young artist that has come a long way in a very short amount of time. She got a four star rating on her debut album, Be Not Nobody. That says a lot for a young artist these days. She not only has a beautiful voice, but she can play the piano like Beethoven. She even writes her own lyrics and Alicia Keys influenced her. Although people may say

Hello IPod “Hello, iPod” Music storage devices such as Mp3 players have become progressively a more popular trend today then it had been earlier, especially with the boom of music downloading. It seems almost everyone owns an mp3 player, and most likely it is an Apple iPod. Apple iPods are in fact riding on the pop culture wave; their use has changed the American youth socially, and

Mozart Life Outline I. Biographical Info A. Early Childhood B. Teenage Years C. Main Career D. Late Career II. Affects and Influences of Character A. Influences on Other Composers B. Personality Issues C. Relationships D. Music To Boost Brain Power E. Study of Rats and Mozart F. Ending Conclusion III. Assessment and Evaluation A. Greatness of a Man

Response To Wagner A while back, when first dealing with the subject of music in Nazi Germany, someone raised the point that Wagner would have made a great Nazi. I questioned this statement, since I always believed artists contain an aura of humanity about them, which places them above the petty differences and ideologies of the rest of the world. As an artist, I hoped that Wagner migh

Unplugging The Offensive Unplugging the Offensive Following the terrorist attacks on September, 11 2001, music radio suffered changes like many other aspects of life in America. Program directors at radio stations began to question the choice of songs due to their suggestive lyrics or titles. Any song that had to do with tragedy or misfortunes came under scrutiny. Clear Channel, the

He Called It Rock And Roll He Called it Rock and Roll Alan Freed was a disc jockey pioneer in the 20th century of American radio. Freed was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1921. While attending high school in Ohio, Freed became the leader of a jazz band for the group Sultans of Swing. While in college, Freed’s interest in radio grew; as a result, he pursued his drea

Castrati Beginning at the turn of the 17th century and lasting for over 200 years, the musical phenomenon of the castrati took Europe by storm. The need for voices that could handle the requirements of Baroque music explains the demand for castrati at this particular period in European history. This enthusiasm for male soprano singers who had been castrated before puberty to preserve the

Henry Purcell Henry Purcell Born in 1659, Henry Purcell was the finest and most original composer of his day. He lived a very short life; he died in 1695. Though his life was short he was able to enjoy and make full use of the transformed flowering of music after the Restoration of the Monarchy. As the son of a musician at Court, a chorister at the Chapel Royal, Henry Purcell worke

Sound Of Music Sounds of Music In music there are a variety of instruments that display the color of harmonies, when they are played in an orchestra or a band. The ranges of their sounds spans from the lowest pitch of a contrabass to the highest pitch of a piccolo. Moreover their classification derives by the group or section to which they belong. The classification of instruments

Histroy Of Gospel Music The Origin of Gospel Music Gospel music is a derivative of Negro spirituals. Gospel music is considered to have begun in the United States, sometimes in the 19th century, first appearing in print in 1874 with the publication of “Gospel Songs” by Philip Bliss. The word Gospel is derived from of “God” and “spell.” The meaning of Gospel is “good news.” Gospel

Tupac Shakur Is Tupac Truly dead' Or is it an escape from the media and life as a gangster' Tupac Shakur is the most known rapier in the world. His rhymes did play a big part in him becoming famous, but the controversy of his death is what has made him so well known across the world. He is to hip-hop as Elvis is to rock & roll. Both of there fans still believe there alive and try to prov

“From The Beatles To Biggie And Dylan To Diddy” Over time music has changed drastically. Styles and genres, the way people actually create and listen to it, and how it affects the current trends in fashion and sexuality have all become quite diverse. People born in the mid 40’s through the 50’s probably listened to or have at least heard of artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan. These n

Medieval Lyrics And Ballads Recently, the term ‘ballad’ can be associated with everything from Solomon’s Song to an Aerosmith song. The dictionary defines it as a traditional story in song or a simple song. However, the medieval ballad is something of a different nature than that of the popular musical ballads of today. The definition of ballad in the medieval context is a narrative