Marius Petipa was born on 1818 and died on 1910. Petipa was the inventor of modern classical ballet. Classical ballet was invented in the 19th century Marius Petipa is “the father of classical ballet”. Petipa a brilliant chorographer who is well known for his classicism and consciousness. He is considered to be the most greatest and influence chorographer .Petipa choreographed the swan lake and the sleeping beauty. The choreographic style in. His classical choreographic style absorbed his own artistic
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The piece that I have chosen to write about is called Firebird written by: Igor Stravinsky in 1910. Stravinsky Grew up around music since he was a young boy‚ his father was Fyodor Stravinsky‚ who was the principle at Imperial Opera‚ St Petersburg‚ and his mother Anna was an amateur singer and piano player. Though Igor did not jump right into music he actually began to study law at St Petersburg University in the year 1901. He still kept his hands in music as he worked with a mentor. By the time
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Kerbs’ lived a very simple life. After he returned home from the war there was not much he could attribute to. As we read‚ “ … he practiced on his clarinet‚ strolled down town‚ read and went to bed” (Hemmingway‚ 1). Kerbs‚ however was not forced into this simple life‚ he chose it. I do not believe Kerbs was destined to a simple life‚ I believe he choose it. Kerbs returned home from war without the intent to write memoirs about his experience‚ tell his story‚ or teach people. When Kerbs returned home
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Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring -MUS 337 -Emily Costin In the early 20th century‚ many composers were beginning to not be so pleased with the status quo of what Romanticism had set for them. Composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and Claude Debussy began to experiment with new ways or writing music. They began to experiment with new sounds‚ textures‚ idea’s‚ compositional techniques‚ etc. They‚ as well as other composers‚ reached success
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Chapter 1: Musical Styles * Glissando * Rapid slide up or down a scale * Tone Cluster * Chord made up of tones only a half step or a whole step apart‚ used in twentieth-century music. * Bitonality * Approach to pitch organization using two keys at one time‚ often found in twentieth century music. * Polychord * Combination of two chords sounded at the same tine‚ used in twentieth century music. * Polytonality * Approach to pitch organization using two or
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Concert Band vs Orchestra “Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just some people working together. It’s like a highly specialized army unit‚ or a winning sports team. A unique combination of elements that becomes stronger together than apart”. (Zandt) Have you ever played an instrument? Was it with a Concert Band or an Orchestra instrument? Do you have a preference? I think playing in a band is better than playing in an orchestra because of its modernized features‚ variety
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It uses a section of double bass and drums for a bassline to lead the section of brass instruments like trumpets and trombones‚ woodwinds like clarinets and string instruments. It can be medium of fast tempo. The term swing was derived from swing feel which is the emphasis of the off-beat and the weaker pulse in music. In swing music it usually features soloists which on the melody‚ they improvise
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Trying to “find yourself” in high school is like spotting a hundred dollar bill hidden amongst the leaves strewn across the street. Of course‚ there are the fortunate few who uncover the reward‚ but the majority of people are not as lucky. I do share this luxury with such people. My former attitude concerning my future was one that hoped I would figure it out one day‚ as if I would know all of a sudden; however‚ this epiphany never occurred. Thus‚ I went on to approach life on a winding path‚ for
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Writing Assignment #3 Tyler Ross To reflect on the short documentary‚ Latin Music U.S.A.: Bridges‚ it starts off by talking about some of the various personailty profiles of musicians such as Maurio Bauza‚ Tito Puente‚ Carlos Sanatana‚ and others. It speaks about their coming-up stories of playing Latin Music in the U.S.A. and the experiences/obstacles they went through to make a name for themselves. The documentary starts out by describing Carlos Santana’s personality profile‚ and how one of his
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To complete my Sacraments of Initiation‚ I have chosen Saint Cecilia as my patron for Confirmation. Confirmation is a critical stage in my journey of becoming a member of the Catholic church‚ as well as deepens my Christian commitment. Not only did this name sound beautiful and fit my first and last name nicely‚ but the individual behind the name captivated me as well. I chose this name because I preferred to be represented by a martyr with such merit and faithfulness to God. As the first Saint to
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