Hall. At this concert, I listened to professional musicians perform music that was composed by Bernstein, Copland, and Gershwin. Three Dance episodes from On the Town, Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront, Piano Concerto, and An American in Paris are the pieces the musicians played. Furthermore, a symphony played these American pieces. Lastly, Bernstein 's and Gershwin’s music are programs, while Copland’s music is absolute music. All three of these composers are American. Therefore, they…
What does theatre mean to me? As I review the questions provided for me to include in my goal statement, I feel lucky to express how theatre is unique to me and how I structure my everyday life around the dramatic arts. Anytime I act, I relish in the opportunity to be a leader, to help people, and to accomplish my actions with confidence. I started off with this philosophy at an early age and have not forgotten about it since. In my opinion, acting is not solely about the individual’s…
Victor Hugo once said "music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." The ability to play an instrument is such a beautiful outlet to get emotions out and to let your creative juices flow. Music is such a huge factor in many people 's life, and the happiness it bring, should be spread to as many people as possible. It lets people express themselves as freely as they can; there are no limitations to what they can play. Who is better to give to than our…
While music and language are both processed by the auditory cortex, language generally considered to be lateralized to the left hemisphere, and properties of music to the right. However, some features of sound are common to perception of both music and language. These common features include pitch, timbre, and hierarchical structure. In music, perception of pitch is important in identifying aspects such as melodies and harmonies in a musical piece. In non-tonal languages, variations of pitch…
distractions? Losing yourself in your music can benefit your mental health. Pair this with deep breathing and other mindfulness techniques and research indicates that you may be able to change your mood, emotion, and even how you work and handle stress. There is a new way to tune into your music and we’re here to give you the important facts and information you need to know about the newest technology for improving your health. Music Functions Listening to music can be separated into 3…
When I want to dance, I’ll listen to house music with a heavy bass. Only in the summertime while driving with the windows down will I turn on the country music station. I am very conscious in my choice of music, and I will often aggravate my friends by skipping through one hundred songs until I find the perfect one that fits my mood. I will spend longer searching for the music I want to hear than I do actually listening to it. A key component of music that I look for when choosing a song is a…
Classical music is more harmonic while rock music is more rhythmic. Rhythmic music makes listeners more passionate, raising adrenaline, while harmonic music makes listeners more contemplative. Studies have shown that exposure to rock music causes learning and memory retention problems because the rhythm acts in the same way a drug do. However, the brain does create a strong association between rock music and what is happening visually when you hear the song. So, regardless of conditions, when…
The use of Symbolism in “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin By Bridget DeBow English 1302 Central Texas College April 4th, 2013 The Story of an Hour Outline Thesis: I. Although there are many literary devices used in "The Story of an Hour", I have decided to write my essay on the use of Symbolism. Para. #1: II. Mrs. Mallard has heart troubles a. "Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble" Para. #2: III. Patches Of Blue Sky a. "Patches of blue…
What is it about music that draws us in? Is it the beat, the lyrics, the artist or is it the type of genre the music is in? Could it even just be what we happen to be going through at the time we hear a specific song? For me most of these questions apply to specific times in my life where music helped me out of pain, stress, loss and even despair. There are a few of these times that stand out more than other because they have had a harder impact on me. For instance January of 2007 when my…
All forms of arts serve as means of expression of the human 's’ inner feelings and desires. In actuality, people have the freedom to express their opinions, judgments, and even the darkest desires in any way they wished. However, some people tend to call any type of expression as art. The reason for this is that the word “art” justifies, in a sense, some corruptive and useless artist works. Although I am in favor of almost all types of artworks, there should be a regulative system which…