...Unity and Variety 1 The Concepts of Unity and Variety Let's begin by listening to two fundamental concepts that make a piece of music "work"—the concepts of unity and variety. Most people like hearing sounds that they find pleasing, memorable, and familiar. Within a given composition, the feeling of familiarity—fostered by, among other things, reiterations of a music idea—lends a sense of unity to the music. Whereas unity satisfies the human need for sameness and familiarity, variety sustains our interest and appeals to our need for, and enjoyment of, the new, different, and unexpected. To illustrate the relevance of these concepts, listen to how they are used in a piece of music by George Frideric Handel, a very famous musician who lived between the 17th and 18th centuries and whose music remains popular to this day. George Frideric Handel See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes George Frideric Handel Born: 1685 Died: 1759 Period: Baroque (1600-1750) Country: Germany/England See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes is one of Handel's most popular pieces. Three minutes and three seconds (3:03) long, it is a movement within a longer composition entitled Judas Maccabaeus written for an ensemble (group) of musicians. If you think of Judas Maccabaeus as a book, then See Here the Conq'ring Hero Comes acts as a chapter in that book. A movement may be enjoyed by itself; however, like a chapter in a book, it also fits into the structure of a larger composition. While you listen...
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...Music Appreciation Essay MUSC 1030 Professor J. Mann Most people when they look at me automatically assume “oh that girl is all hardcore”. This is not always the case for me. I am very eclectic in my taste for music, and I feel I have a very good grasp on the various types of music in which I can appreciate just about anything thrown at me to listen to regardless of the genre. I appreciate where music has come from, all the way to where it is for today’s music. Because my daughter is more into the anthem rock music of this era, I took her to a concert at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre on Friday October 4th, 2013. The festival was called Chill on the Hill and it featured the following bands: The Wonder Years, All Time Low, Pierce the Veil, and A Day to Remember. The Wonder Years was the first band to hit the stage and get the crowd amp’d up and going. They are a punk rock band from Philadelphia, PA and first arrived on the music scene in 2005. They are a mash up of a couple bands that have since dismembered which created the Wonder Years. I really found nothing too unique about the Wonder Years music, as it seemed to contain the same timbre as any other punk band out there. The tempo was always upbeat in their performance, and I don’t recall them having any ballads to slow the tempo down. It was a very gritty performance as far as their chord assembly is concerned. They did not really have a theme based in their music, but it was a very dynamic performance that used cadence to...
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...The Art of Music Katrina Dudley-Proby MUS-101 Music Appreciation Michael Rader 01/11/16 Introduction Music has so many components and elements to it, from pitch, sounds, dynamics even durations. It could be someone singing a solo a cappella or with musical instruments. Music is something that is utilized in most of our daily lives rather it be contemporary, rhythm and blues or classical. The mechanisms that are used to produce sounds has a broad range ad categories such as, string, percussion, brass, woodwind, piano or keyboard. In understanding music it is so much more than just sound but it is also history music is a unit of art. Area One In my opinion the composer that was most influential would be Robert Schumann and his wife Clara...
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...Wallace did not have very good diction. The words he sang seemed to have country slang although it is German. Overall, Dr. Jones did a very good job at preparing his students to perform in front of a large crowd of people and I was impressed. One song I noticed that I did not like the most was “Come to my Garden,” from the musical, Secret Garden by Lucy Simon. Sydney Hough, soprano, and Katherine Brown, mezzo-soprano, sang this as a duet. This musical was on Broadway in 1991, making it one of the more contemporary musicals. I believe the more recent the musical the easier it is in some aspects because as music has progressed since Mozart and Beethoven, it lost the classical touch old music had – it loses the need for technique. . Sydney Hough began singing first, and was followed by Katherine. Sydney’s performance was very good; she seemed to be in sync with the music. Her tone was dark, and in her lower range was sometimes too airy. Katherine’s singing, I thought, was not good. Her diction was poor and her intonation with Sydney was poor. They harmonized towards the end of the song, and maybe out of nervousness or lack of practice, Katherine became flat and out of tune. I really did not hear much change dynamically, pulling away from the performance. Compared to the duet last on the program, this piece sounded very unprepared and mediocre. My favorite piece of the evening was “The Flower Duet,” from Lakmé sang by two sopranos, Jennifer Pagano and Shana Mayerand. The...
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...Biography and Analysis of Franz Joseph Hayden and Symphony No. 95 in C Minor MUSI 1320 Music Appreciation Franz Joseph Haydn Franz Joseph Haydn was born on March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria (Green, 2013). He did not come from a strong musical background; his family did not have any music professionals in it. However, his father was an amateur musician, his main profession was the village wheelwright. At an early age, Joseph had a wonderful voice. When he was eight he was sent to Vienna to become a choirboy at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. When he left the choir he made money by playing and teaching the violin as a freelance musician. Haydn would then go onto become an assistant for composer Nicola Porpora. Then in 1761 he was appointed Kapellmeister at the Esterhazy family palace, he would hold this position for the next 30 years (biography.com, 2013). The position of Kapellmeister consisted of managing and writing music for the prince’s chapel, but in addition to his private opera house, marionette theater, and palace chamber music. Haydn composed a total of 104 symphonies, more than 20 operas, 83 string quartets, in addition to several divertimentos, trios, and sonatas.. During his time with the Esterhazy family, Haydn’s popularity continued to grow outside the palace walls. He would come to write as much music for publication as he was for the royal family. Some of his most successful works that were commissioned abroad included the Paris symphonies and “The Seven Last...
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...Phoenix Material Music Appreciation Chart For each time period, fill in the required information. Please see your instructor’s syllabus for the weekly schedule of completing this chart. | |BAROQUE PERIOD |CLASSICAL PERIOD |ROMANTIC PERIOD |EARLY TWENTIETH- CENTURY | | | | | |PERIOD | |LIST 3 COMPOSERS |JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH |Ludwig van Beethoven |Vincenzo Bellini |Samuel Barber | | | | | | | | |George Philipp Telemann |Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin|Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy |Luciano Berio | | | | | | | | |George Frideric Handel |Christoph Willibald Gluck |Eliza Flower |Benjamin Britten | |For each Composer, list 3 |Johann Sebastian Bach- Wie |Ludwig van Beethoven- |Vincenzo Bellini- |Samuel Barber- Dover | |compositions |schön leuchtet der |Symphony No. 2, op. 36 (D |Adelson e Salvini, Bianca |Beach, Summer Music, and | | ...
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...Jeraldine Mae Mateo PETA IN CLE 10-OLG 1. Describe Pope Francis as a child, student, seminarian, and pope. Pope Francis as a child he is very loving son to his mother and father. He is also respectful Pope Francis really love his family. As a student Pope Francis shared a fondness for dancing and traditional music of Argentina and Uruguay, known as milonga. Pope Francis attained his preliminary education from Wilfrid Barón de los Santos Ángeles, post which he graduated from Escuela Nacional de Educación Técnica Hipólito Yrigoyen as a chemical technician. As a seminarian he accepts the calling of God because of one priest he talk to. He realize that h want to spend his life with God. As a pope a true advocator of humility and self-effacement, Pope Francis has been noted for his commitment to serve the poor and needy and to bridge gaps between people of different backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. All through his life as a priest, Pope Francis has considered social outreach, rather than doctrinal battles, to be the essential business of the church. 2. Compare the life story of Pope Francis to these heroes A) Kristel Mae Padasas-Volunteer: Kristel and Pope Francis are also the same they want to serve God by helping other people by volunteering to help people who are really in need Pope Francis and kristel has the same heart they are really happy when they help people that’s why kristel is...
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...Classical Period (1750-1825) Listening Bridge Both of these excerpts are from CONCERTOS. Listen and compare, using the following questions as guides: • What is the solo instrument in each piece? • How would you describe the orchestra that accompanies the soloist in each example? • In which piece does the orchestra and soloist play the same “theme”? • In which piece does the accompaniment part include many repeated tones? • In which piece are there more sudden and extreme changes in dynamics? • Which one has a basso continuo? • Which one features a more “singable” melody? • What purpose do you think each piece was intended to serve? |[pic]Four Seasons: Winter |[pic]Piano Concerto No. 21 C major | |[pic] |[pic] | |Antonio Vivaldi |Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | | | | |Born: 1678 |Born: 1756 | |Died: 1741 |Died: 1791 | |Period: Baroque |Period:...
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...situation? Market stakeholders are the ones that engage in economic transactions with companies while providing the society with goods and services. Examples would be employees, stockholders, customers, suppliers etc. Whereas the nonmarket stakeholders are the ones that don’t directly engage in economic exchange with the firm however can still be affected by its actions. Examples would be communities, media, government and the general public. 3. What are the various stakeholders’ interests? Please indicate if each stakeholder is in favor of, or opposed to, SunCal’s proposed development. Their interest includes plenty things such as in exchange for their investment, stockholders expect to receive dividends and, over time and capital appreciation. They also look at social objectives and their choice of investment they made. Customers look for value and quality in exchange for the purchase. Suppliers want fair compensation for products and services provided. Employees in exchange for time and effort want to receive fair compensation and opportunity as well. These are some the interest’s stakeholders have. Disney was the only one opposing SunCal’s plan, arguing that the land should be only used for tourism related development 4. What sources of power do the relevant stakeholders have? They have the ability to use...
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...Analytical Skills (knowledge) 2. Empowerment (value) 3. Commitment (value) 4. Ethical Practices (knowledge) 5. Organizational Ability (knowledge) 6. Managing Personnel (knowledge) 7. Vision (value) 8. Communication (knowledge) 9. Persistence (value) 10. Leadership (value) Each of the characteristics adds value to the organization by level of productivity. When you are able to communicate with your employees and give them the needed empowerment to work hard for you and the organization, as a manager you have produced a harmonic team. When you appreciate your employees and let them know how much you appreciate them and all their hard work, they will work extra hard for you and the organization because you show them appreciation and tell them they are appreciated. When you share the majority of your vision and goals for the organization in hopes they wish to be a part all that your organization has to offer them, they will strive to be all they can to the organization, as long as they feel appreciated and are compensated for some of their hard work. The manager’s commitment to providing excellent leadership provides an incentive for the employees to be willing to take part in the organizational efforts of making the organization more known or by creating more business possibly by word of mouth. When an employee truly enjoys their job with a certain company or organization, they tell others. When the word is out and many people find out that this particular...
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...Be a Champion Public Speaker Being a champion public speaker doesn't necessarily mean that you are the best there is. Rather, it is following the philosophy of appreciating what you have, living your life as a champion, and enjoying the adventure of life by helping others enjoy theirs. Questions you may have include: • What should be appreciated? • How does one live as a champion? • Why help others? This lesson will answer those questions. There is a mini-quiz near the end of the lesson. [pic][pic][pic]Appreciation Appreciate and be thankful of what you have, especially concerning your public speaking or its effect on your career. Don't take your speaking or job for granted. Even the worst job is better than no job at all. If you are presently out of work, appreciate your friends and family. Be thankful that you have skills and abilities. These will all be important in getting your next position. Live as a champion To live your life as a champion means to always seek to stay healthy, knowledgeable, excellent, valuable and honorable. Health You can't speak very effectively if you don't feel well. You should take care of your physical and emotional health, so that do what you want and need to do. If you are healthy, you simply feel good. Knowledge and skill A speaker needs to continually improve his or her knowledge in speaking techniques and subject matters. If you are knowledgeable and skilled, then your self-esteem...
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...Why value life? Life is full of happiness, joy, peace, glory and love. It is the greatest gift one can receive from God. We live not only for ourselves but also for others, specially our families and loved ones. Life is full of happiness as well as sorrow, problems as well as solutions, kindness as well as selfishness, but that’s what makes life challenging. As the quotation says, “Live life to the fullest.” We must enjoy every day, every minute and every second of our existence. We cannot bring back the time that has been gone, but we can enjoy what we have now. Valuing life is like valuing yourself. If you value yourself you also value others. We didn’t beg nor ask for it, but God gave it to us, our life, our family, and our friends. And one way of saying thanks to Him is by loving, protecting and most of all, the contentment that we know someone loves us. In that way, we appreciate and love what God has created and given us. No one has the right to neither take away someone’s life nor kill themselves. It is not right to kill people, for everyone has their freedom to live and enjoy life, and no one must commit suicide just because of problems they cannot handle. It only depends on us, on how we look into things and find the solutions ourselves. Valuing our life and other’s life is the only thing we can present to God when we reach the altar of heaven; it is a proof that we appreciated and love the life, the experience and joy that has been lent to us while we are...
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...Unfaithfulness “Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you.”-Richard Bach. We meet many people and start different kinds of relationships during our lives. What is the reason not all of them last? All relationships have give and take although the balance of this exchange is not always equal. When we feel that we give more than we receive that is when we decide to end it. My friendly relationships had a nice start and lasted for a few years but had to end eventually because undesirable and negative aspects outweighed positive ones. I knew this girl for quite some time but we were never friends. It was our mutual friend ‘s party when we were officially introduced to each other. I felt connected to her from the very beginning. Since that day we started spending a lot of time together. We were on the same page almost about any discussion and if we would disagree on a subject one of us always knew when to step back so it doesn’t lead into a fight. I shared all my secrets with her. I felt emotional disclosure with her. Any time of the day I could call her and she was always ready to listen and give her advice of her thoughts. I was very happy to have a friend like that, because it is hard to find one that you feel comfortable telling everything about yourself including secrets. I felt like I was lucky to have a friend that understood me and was always there for me. One of the costs...
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...Prompt: According to Thomas Paine, “That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value.” Early in my life, I was taught to work for what I have and to have what I work for. I was taught if I did not earn what I have that it would be less appreciated in the end. My grandfather taught me early that a chore completed would be worth its weight in wages beyond a monetary value. I learned early that I should appreciate what God blesses me with and that I should earn those blessings. If I should sit by and the blessings keep mounting up without any effort on my behalf would I appreciate them at their worth? This was one of my most valuable learning’s in life. There are several television shows I sometimes stop to watch when I am scanning the channels for something of interest. These shows paint the pictures of what I consider to be wealth that was obtained easily and esteemed too lightly. We see in some of these episodes where individuals and couples squander through millions of dollars in short periods of times. They find themselves bankrupt and in more turmoil than when they did not have the extravagant means upon winning a lottery. If these individuals had worked hard for their money it would have meant more to them. Earning their means could have prevented them from squandering through millions of dollars. I know a young man who lost his parent tragically when he was ten years old. He inherited a very large...
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...January 23, 2011 1234 Hazzard Road Yuma, AZ 85364 Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to inform us about your experience with our company. Providing an exceptional experience for our clients is our number one priority. We know that have you have been a long term customer and your loyalty is greatly appreciated. We extend our sincerest apology that your expectations were not met in your most recent order and we assure you that we will take to the necessary measures to resolve these issues as soon as possible. Dear Mr. Broke, Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to inform us about your experience with our company. Providing an exceptional experience for our clients is our number one priority. We know that have you have been a long term customer and your loyalty is greatly appreciated. We extend our sincerest apology that your expectations were not met in your most recent order and we assure you that we will take to the necessary measures to resolve these issues as soon as possible. I would like to confirm that one of the issues you addressed in your letter was that we had not shipped you the type of seed you had originally ordered for your farm. Once again, we do apologize and can assure you that it was a mistake on our behalf. To make up for it, we would like to issue you a refund from your last purchase in addition to gifting you a 50% discount on your next purchase. Furthermore, we will also be sending you a variety of seeding that...
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