Musical scale

There are several differences between the texts of a motet and a madrigal; there are also a lot of similarities between them as well. A motet; in classical music, is a word that is applied to a number of highly varied choral musical compositions. For a Renaissance Motet, the text is very religious; while its expressive style is moderately conservative. The main purpose was for worship; whereas its performance practice was extremely sophisticated, well-practiced, preached to a higher calling,…

"Actors to places." I tap my fingers restlessly on the first page of my binder, waiting to hear the OK from my Assistant Stage Manager backstage. Opening night is always a bottle of anticipation. I hear the orchestra tuning their instruments, the music disjointed but with such a harmonious structure. The lights have just gone down and the audience members find their seats quickly. I run through my preshow checklist in my head once more to make sure everything is prepared: Props preset, lights…

I sat in shock and great disappointment as I realized that someone else's name was first on the list. The Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra was an important experience for my career as a musician. It is a renowned group of young musicians that work closely with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. I have been a part of the horn section in this prestigious group since my freshman year. After all of my original section mates graduated, I was the one who everyone thought would be able to take…

Phantom of the Opera has been a smash hit in the world of musical theatre ever since opening on October 9th, 1986 in New York City. Since then, there have been a countless number of different productions and tours that have graced audiences across the world. Currently, there is a new production of The Phantom of the Opera on tour across North America, involving one of the largest casts of any touring company. This marvelously humongous musical has been brought to life by a number of persons on…

Since I was very little, music has been a passion of mine. I began playing the piano when I was about 4 years old, and to this day I just love to play. I believe music is a thing that comes naturally to me. So, naturally, I signed up for band in sixth grade. From the beginning, I knew I would continue band into high school – I have always thought highly of marching band, and besides, playing clarinet is fun. It wasn’t until my first halftime show, however, that I felt a legitimate fear of…

common agreement, Hair (1967), composed by James Rado and lyricized by Gerome Ragi, is the first show considered as a “Rock Musical.” In this show, the rock songs provided a context of liberal thoughts raised during that time. Thus, the rock reflects a freedom attitude from traditional perceptions. However, it is remarkable to point that the use of rock in Broadway Musicals had several purposes. The show Jesus Christ Superstar (1970), which is based on the stories of Jesus written in the…

After retiring from performing for a live crowd, Gould focused on studio recordings and radio shows. His anxiety while performing at concerts did not disappear after his retirement from stage, instead it shifted to the studio. In addition since he possessed limited amounts of education, Gould resorted to using sophisticated terms while conversing with others. Sadly, often what he said make very little sense as he used these words in the wrong context (Ostwald, 225). This in turn, affected his…

piano (soft) and only forte (loud) one time close to the end of the piece. Even though many composers write on the music sheet how the musical performance should be interpreted, many vocalist sometimes add their own interpretation to the piece to make it their own. Vocalists cannot change the lyrics or notes, they can only alter the dynamics and the length and musical riffs of each note.…

The two performances of Tari Wiranata, live and recorded, are very similar. The difference is whether you are sitting in front of a live production, or if you are watching a recital through a computer screen. The performances both include very unique uniforms, scenery, dancers, and music timbre. But what you miss out on when watching a recording, is hearing the live gamelan sounds flood around you and all the energy in the concert hall. Over all, I prefer the live version. The melodies in both…

I will compare and contrast two stories I have read. Drumbeats and Bullets and The Drummer Boy of Shiloh. These will both have two young boys. These young boys go on an adventure. Here are the statements I will make. In Drumbeats and Bullets a young boy enlisted at fifteen. After running away this young man was 11 and later on he decided to join the army. His name is Johnny Clem and he was a drummer boy. He took roles as carrying people off the battlefield and helped lead the way with his music.…