A band by definition is; "a group of instrumentalist playing music of a specific type." Add the word marching in front of it and it becomes something very different. Marching has been very important to schools and colleges since it started in 1842. There are two main types of marching, and what would marching band be without the music? Contemporary and classic music alike are all played during the act of marching. It all started with The University of Notre Dame. Though the idea of Marching and
James T. Maher was a writer and a historian of popular music and cultural criticism. Maher had contributed to Alec Wilder's "American Popular Song," a classic of musical scholarship, and Ken Burns’ documentary "Jazz” in 2001. He wrote notes for albums that include “Benny Goodman Plays,” and “The Sound of Music.” He was the author of The Twilight of Splendor: Chronicles of the Age of American Palaces and The Distant Music of Summer. Jeffrey Sultanof is an arranger, a professor and an editor. He had
The main title music to the Star Wars films is probably the most recognizable cue in film music history. Ever since its 1977 debut in Episode IV: A New Hope, it has remained enduringly popular among filmgoers of all ages and no doubt played a substantial role in catapulting sales of the film’s soundtrack to over four million copies after its initial release. With its opening orchestral blast, John Williams’ famous cue tells us that we are in for is a tale that is larger than life, something extraordinary
talking about the pros and cons of the camera/lighting, the acting, and the effects and sounds/makeup. The camera angle was good throughout the film, but towards the end of the film we see the director do an over the shoulder angle around Eric. One major deal of this angle was how you could see the year of death on the grave stone. To me the angle could have been better so you wouldn’t see the year on the tombstone. All together the camera angles were goo except for that one area of the film. I feel
After only being a slight hit when first released in 1952, Singin’ in the Rain became a major success with audiences and critics everywhere. It is regarded as the best musical of the decade and one of the greatest American films of all time. According to AFI’S 25 greatest musicals of all time Singin’ in the Rain sits atop, and is considered to be the greatest of all time. Singin’ in the Rain is a film based on Hollywood’s transitional time period from the silent film era to sound. The film points
the Romantic Era, many times considered the best era of music, and it is deemed this rightfully so. His music is actually part of the standard classical music that is even listened to today. Edvard Grieg was able to put forth a wonderful musical image for not only him, but his country, Norway, which helped put Norway into consideration for international appreciation of music. Like many composers, he showed his personal emotions in his music, therefore developing a strong connectivity with the composer
Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He had a twin brother named Jessie Garon, but he was stillborn. Which means he died in the womb. His parents were Vernon and Gladys Presley. Before Elvis was born, his mother made $2 a day. Eventually, she quit her job to take care of Elvis (Elvis Presley Official Site of the King of Rock “n” Roll). His father committed forgery when he was very young. He served about a year in prison. He grew up in a two room house in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was an only child (Elvis
define a community that is made up of many factors. One of those factors is music. Music has also been a way to express the events going on in the world, and more specifically Canada, at that time. This makes it easier for us to understand the past based off the music that was popular back then. Music is a major part of Canadian history and can be used to reflect the era and people of the era, which can be seen in music played in the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression and World War II eras. The
violin he created an innovation of music that he or no one saw coming. John Sebastian Bach created many songs and hymns that were sang in the church. Though at the time he wrote primarily for the church his music and music style now goes far beyond the demographic of the church. Bach lead a life of musical accomplishments even up to the point of his death, all of which set the foundation for composers to come like Felix Mendelssohn. Bach
an interest in the coding and programming side of electronics which would also influence my choice in major during college. This path is what I plan will bring the majority of my income following college. I also know that, generally, work in computer-tech environments can become fairly monotonous That’s the part that I am pretty sure about. What I’m not too sure about is how I will integrate music into all of the schooling.