name Lady Gaga‚ is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City‚ she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan’s Lower East Side‚ and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company‚ her vocal abilities captured the attention
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television industry. To help achieve this I will be focusing on musical genre in Hollywood by analysing the following clip shown of ‘Singing in the rain: Good Morning’. This clip shows how the musical conforms by having general conventions of the genre and also shows the development of Hollywood musicals and it’s importance to genre in a particular time period. Considering the major debate over the definition of a musical‚ a musical is a very distinct genre and refers to a film that includes performances
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High School Musical‚ or the modern Romeo and Juliet depicts a love story between two rival groups in high school. Troy Bolton‚ the star and captain of the basketball team ends up falling for Gabriella Montez a transfer student‚ who prefers science and math. The two meet at a New Year’s Eve party where they are chosen to sing together. The next time they see each other is at school where they are pressured by their peers to stay within their cliques. Troy with his team and Gabriella with the decathlons
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recall both good and bad memories as well as change our mood without changing our environment. It has been used as therapy for sick and elderly people. Studies of how music affects our lives are endless. Discussed is a brief look into my personal musical memory‚ and how it has affected my life. Music of Life Music has played an integral role in the history of the human race. Music is found in every corner of the planet‚ from the most isolated tribes in Africa and aboriginal tribes in Australia
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The evolution of musical theater in America can be viewed through many lenses. Through the lens of hindsight‚ it is easy to reflect on the treatment and portrayal of African-Americans in the contextual fruition of live entertainment in the United States. Dating back to the later half to the nineteenth and into the early twentieth century‚ ethnic representation in musical theater underwent a gradual change paralleling a shift in societal opinion toward racial equality. Though by today’s standards
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In the Heights is a musical written by rising star and Tony-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda. Many talented students of American were able to showcase their dancing and singing skills in this play‚ contributing to an entertaining play. While the volume of the dialogues was overpowered by the band‚ the detail in the scenery and the choreography made for an enjoyable musical. Because nearly all of the dialogues in the play were delivered through songs which were accompanied by the band‚ it was
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Richard Rodgers was an American composer‚ songwriter‚ and playwright. He composed for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway Musicals. He also composed music for film and television. Richard rogers was born on June 28‚ 1902‚ in Arverne‚ Queens‚ New York City. He started playing piano at age six. He attended P.S. 10‚ Townsend Hall‚ DeWitt Clinton High School‚ and Columbia University. He Joined PI. Lambda Phi while at Columbia University. In 1921‚ He switched his studies to Juilliard. He was Influenced
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Golden Age of Broadway “Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.” These iconic song lyrics are from the chart-topping musical Oklahoma!. This musical introduced‚ the now idolized‚ Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein (Brockett pg. 462). Rogers and Hammerstein wrote the musical‚ in hopes of making it on Broadway. Instead‚ they wrote a musical that started the next era to sweep through Broadway. The Golden Age of Broadway was the beginning of what will later be one of the most recognizable
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dramatic‚ and theatric. Singing was demanding‚ technique was sophisticated and refined. -music publishing became a profitable business -England gave musical attention to common class consumer. -Simple songs called airs and glees were popular with amateurs. 18th century - pleasure garden songs - landscaped gardens for dining and strolling had musical entertainment. Popularity led to publishing of the songs. -Parlor Songs: specifically tailored for the amateur market. ABA form- Simple‚ rarely exceeding
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Grade Details - All Questions Page: 1 2 3 4 Question 1. Question : Which of the following musicals were based on classic plays and literature? Student Answer: Showboat‚ South Pacific and The King and I South Pacific‚ The Sound of Music‚ and Pal Joey Candide‚ Carousel‚ and Porgy and Bess Candide‚ My Fair Lady‚ and West Side Story Points Received: 0 of 3 Comments: Question 2. Question : These small instrumental ensembles were used as military bands in the Revolutionary
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