...Concert Review- Percussion Ensemble II Percussion is commonly referred to as "the backbone" or "the heartbeat" of a musical Ensemble. The concert at Moore’s School of Music showcased the many different sounds that can be made with percussion instruments. It was amazing how many sounds can be created by hitting something. Four of the instruments were non-pitched percussion sets. There’s your standard orchestral percussion set, containing chimes, woodblock hits, triangle, a gong and cymbal set, with various sounds for each instrument; a hand drum kit, containing conga, bongo, and of course a standard drum set, featuring bass drum, snare, and tom sets. There are different mallets, with different heads, which produce different sounds. The xylophonists and drummers sometimes switched mallets multiple times during a song. The result is an invigorating array of pings, dings, and dongs. The remaining instruments were pitched percussion. These include marimba, timpani, and a xylophone. What is so impressive is the sound the ensemble can create when they all play differently, all at once. When playing all together, they can create a sound that would not be possible if one person did not play their part. It was truly inspiring to hear. The songs performed showcased percussionists talents to have tremendous control of their instruments. Sometimes they need to hit the percussion instrument very hard and produce a long ringing sound. Sometimes they must hit...
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...of the Maranao KOLINTANG The popular kolintang (gong melody) is played in different instrumental combinations, but the Maguindanao ensemble is said to have the most developed melodic permutation. The ensemble is composed of a set of eight gongs of graduated sizes arranged in a row (kolintang), a suspended gong with a thin sound (babendir), a drum (debakan), one or two suspended gongs (agong), and a pair of gongs with narrow rims (gandingan). The kolintang is a counterpart of the Malaysian or Indonesian gamelan, except that it is an ensemble strictly of percussion instruments. No wind or string instrument is played to accompany it. The principal eight-gong series (kolintang) is used to play a variety of meaningful compositions; the other gongs and the drum follow its beat. n Maranao the musical or poetical compositions played on the kolintang usually have dual meanings: literal and "cultural." Here are some examples: | KaseladengPalagoy kaseladeng Ka kerarab a kalasan. | DeerRun, run away, deer For the forest is burning. | TAGONGKO and KAPANIRONG Besides the kolintang, other musical ensembles popular among the Maranao are the tagongko and the kapanirong. Tagongko is parade or entourage music played by male musicians dressed in their festive fineries. It is outdoor music, while kolintang is indoor music. The instrumental ensemble consists of a number of medium-sized gongs called mamalala; a number of small, high pitched, and shallow gongs called pong; one or more tambor (snare...
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...#1 EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • • Clean Hands Stethoscope Penlight Ophthalmoscope/Otoscope Near Vision Card/ Snellen Eye Chart Tongue Blade Gloves Cotton Balls/Cotton Tipped Applicator Cup of Water Lemon Juice, Sugar, Salt TECHNIQUES OF PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation #2 GENERAL SURVEY GENERAL SURVEY Visible skin Facial expression/Mood (Grimace, Flat Affect, Pleasant, Distress, SOB) Nutritional Status (Cachexia, Obesity, Well-nourished) Grooming/Hygiene (UnKempt, Neat, Poor Hygiene) Gross Anatomical Deformities EXAMPLES #3 SKIN SKIN • Integument • Color Pigmentation Cyanosis Jaundice Erythema • • • • Moisture Temperature Texture Turgor SKIN (CONT’D) Vascularity Edema Lesions ABCD: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color Diameter HAIR AND SCALP Hair: Color Distribution Quantity Thickness Texture Lubrication NAILS Condition of nails reflects: General health State of nutrition Occupation Level of self-care Age #4 NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM ““ SMILE FOR ME” NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT Orientation (person, place, time, purpose) 12 Cranial Nerves/Sensation Glascow Coma Scale 12 CRANIAL NERVES Olfactory Optic Oculomotor Trochlear Trigeminal Abducens Facial Auditory Glossopharngeal Vagus Spinal Accessory Hypoglossal #5 ...
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...Percussion Instruments Instruments that are sounded by striking, shaking, plucking, or scraping. All instruments such as drums and bells fall into this category. The formal classifications of most Percussion instruments are either Idiophones which are instruments that vibrate when struck, shook, plucked, or scraped or Membranophones which are instruments that have a stretched membrane that vibrates when struck, shook, or rubbed. Informally, Percussion instruments may be further divided into those instruments that produce a definite pitch and those that do not. Some whistles (aerophones) are also included in this category of instruments because they tend to be considered sound effects rather than serious instruments. Percussion instruments may play not only rhythm, but also melody and harmony. Percussion is commonly referred to as the backbone or the heartbeat of a musical ensemble, often working in close collaboration with bass instruments, when present. In jazz and other popular music ensembles, the pianist, bassist, drummer and sometimes the guitarist are referred to as the rhythm section. Most classical pieces written for full orchestra since the time of Haydn and Mozart are orchestrated to place emphasis on the strings, woodwinds, and brass. However, often at least one pair of timpani is included, though they rarely play continuously. Rather, they serve to provide additional accents when needed. In the 18th and 19th centuries, other percussion instruments like the triangle...
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...Mariachi ensemble bands were born in the state of Jalisco in the 19th century. The music celebrates common life and mariachi bands are frequent guests at Mexican social events. The bands typically include violins, trumpets, guitars, and various smaller percussion instruments native to Mexico. The players usually dress in similar outfits, including a wide-brimmed hat. Violins The violin is a staple of the modern and past mariachi band. As of 2011, large mariachi bands contain six to eight violins although there are some smaller subsets that use as few as four players. They create background and melodic elements. Like any other violin, these instruments blend with others to support or lead the ensemble when the music calls for it. Trumpets...
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...music vocabulary. The good news is that I knew some of the vocabulary they were using, thanks to you, Professor; the bad news was that I didn’t know what to expect from this concert. Because it was a charity concert with world music, I bought a ticket and went in. The music hall was antique, with many pictures of classical singers on the wall. Inside the hall was large chandeliers. The seating arrangement was poor, with very little leg space. Everyone in the hall was so serious—I was telling them in my thoughts, “Smile, for God’s sake. It’s a concert, after all.” The presenter came out and talked a bit about Garrison Institute, before calling out the first performer: the Pomerium Vocal Ensemble. I was very excited since I liked [Sylvie] so much, which is a cappella. This a cappella ensemble consisted of fourteen people: Director Alexander Blanchly, sopranos Elizabeth Baber, Martha Cluver, Melissa Fogarty, and Dominique Surh, mezzo soprano Luthien Bracket, countertenor Robert Isaacs, tenors Thom Baker, Neil Farrell, and Michael Steinberger, baritones Jeffrey Johnson and Thomas McCargeras, and basses Kurt-Owen Richards and Peter Stewart. All the singers were dressed in black. The first song they played was “O vos omnes.” I was impressed by...
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...Aaron Karo 12/8/08 Professor Phipps Concert Review The Korean Percussion Ensemble was held in the Annette Recital Hall at the Center for the Arts. The director of the band was Soojin Kim Ritterling. The performance was called "Samulnori", which means "four things playing." These four things refer to the four instruments used in Nongak. The first song played by the Korean band was called "Tego Sori" by Soojin Kim Ritterling. The song started out with a bang as the bass drums were played. Then, other drums joined the bass drums. This combination of the two different drums playing together had a really good beat and rhythm. The beat started picking up pace after the two drums played together. The song sounded good as it changed it's speed, rhythm, and tempo quite often. The song ended just as it began, with very loud drums and a very quick pace. The next song was called "Yongnam Nongak." The song started off with gongs playing, and the rest of the band joined in, in sync with the gongs. They were all playing in unison and the song sounded good, as it had good range from higher pitched drums to lower pitched drums. As the song continued to play, I noticed that the bigger gong that was playing, controlled the beat and rhythm of the song. The song sounded as it if were a ceremonial song they played in their country. Then, the drums started picking up the pace of the song along with the gongs. The drums picked up the pace while hitting both sides...
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...Rhythm Killers is the second studio album by Jamaican musical duo Sly and Robbie, released in May 1987 on Island Records. After their prolific output in reggae, the duo experimented with electronic sounds and contemporary recording technology, while branching out into international, cross-genre endeavors during the 1980s. For the album, they enlisted record producer and mentor Bill Laswell and recorded with an ensemble of musicians at Quad Recording in New York City. Along with their live instruments, Sly and Robbie used electronic recording equipment such as the Fairlight CMI synthesizer and electronic drums. A funk and dance album, Rhythm Killers has a dense sound that incorporates contrasting musical elements and disparate styles, including reggae, hip hop, hard rock, worldbeat, and downtown music. Arranged in two side-long gapless suites, the album's songs are characterized by electronic grooves, striking beats, improvisational rhythms, string synthesizers, and cross-rhythms produced by turntable scratches, African and Latin-influenced percussion, and percussive raps. The album has been noted by music writers for its electronic rhythms, treatment of African-American music elements, and Laswell's densely layered production. The album charted in four countries, including the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 35 on the British Albums Chart. It was promoted with two singles, including the UK hit "Boops (Here to Go)". Upon its release, Rhythm Killers...
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...Have you ever thought about being a rock star? What about a drummer for a touring band? Well go no more, because I know a guy who is both and his name is Joshua Fassbender. Josh has been a friend of mine since 8th grade and I met him through marching band. He later on in life developed a true passion for drumming and is now a drummer for a pop punk/grunge band called Radioactive Red. I recently interview Josh to see how it is being on tour. Here we are right before a gig on night to make the scene more band like. His throne of drums where already set up and he was warmed up. Josh was ready for the night to start but they had a band playing before them. He could not help himself but to tap on his legs and I asked, "Why do drummer always tap on their legs and or just randomly hit objects?' His response was very calm lowering how hard he was hitting his legs, "A drummer keeps the rhythm going by always keeping tempo. I do this to make sure I can still stay on beat." I was shocked because I always assumed it was ADHD or something drummers did to get their mind off of the show. Before their gig started, I need to ask more questions on what it is like to be a drummer on tour. Family matters came first because I found it the most interesting. The younger you are, the more you want to get out. The older you are, the more you want to say at home. "It feels much better to be away from my family," said Josh, "and I'm not as homesick as a normal person would be. Less stress with the family...
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...POINTERS TO REVIEW in MUSIC III I. Philippine Music A. Ethnic Traditions B. Spanish Traditions C. American Traditions D. Original Pilipino Music II. Chinese Music A. North/South Han Chinese B. Musical Style C. Vocal Music D. Instruments III. Japanese Music - Ongaku A. Traditional Music – 2 Forms of Music B. 2 Types of Gagaku C. 3 Musical Styles of the Gagaku D. 3 Forms of Theater and Dance PHILIPPINE MUSIC Ethnic Traditions * Pre-colonial or Pre-Spanish * Common in the mountainous regions of the North and the archipelago of the South * May be instrumental or vocal * Belief of a God that provides to all their needs. Example: bountiful harvest, wedding, etc. * Instruments are made of bronze, bamboo or wood Instruments: 1. Saggeypo/Diwas 2. Tongatong 3. Bungkaka 4. Kubing 5. Gandingan 6. Dabakan 7. Kudyapi 8. Kulintang 9. Babandil Spanish Traditions * Religious influence connected to and outside the Catholic Liturgy * European type of music adapted by the Filipinos. (Opera, Troubadours, Orchestra, Rondalla, etc Examples: * Pabasa/Pasyon * Panunuluyan * Zarswela * Moro-moro * Senakulo American Traditions * American Teachers introduced the singing of Philippine songs in Western Style. * Three types of Music: Classical, Semi-classical and Popular Music Examples: * CLASSICAL MUSIC-art songs, kundiman * SEMI-CLASSICAL MUSIC-folk songs...
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...Music lovers all across the world can express themselves through their favorite type of music. Regardless of the type of music you love, I bet there has been a time when you have done so. Whether you found yourself happy, depressed, or even angry, music can help you pull through. The musical preference that I turn to is usually rock or metal for my anger, rap for when I am happy and country for the sadder days. Motionless in White and Korn are two of my favorite bands that help me to have a sense of control and fulfillment as a major musical lover. These bands have various similarities in their genres, lifestyles, and personal connections that they create with their fans, yet both are very distinct! Both of the bands Motionless in White and Korn are a form of the genre, metal. The band Motionless in White is classified as metalcore, which is also known as screamo; the band Korn is classified as nu-metal, in reference to the term new-age-metal. The instruments involved in making this type of music include many of your basics; electric guitars, drums, etc. Though both bands have these instruments, Motionless in White’s main instrument is the singer’s voices. With the way they scream, most people would not understand them, but to their fans it is amazing that one person could sound like a type of machine had distorted the voice and made it the way it sounds, and to make it presentable to the audience so that it is understandable is an art of its own! Korn on the other hand has...
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...Robert Lowry Singers (adding Blee) to specifically vocalize the musical heritage of Robert Lowry. According to Parks, there will be several selections which will be a sing along. Like mentioned, the most widely recognized hymn is ‘Shall We Gather at the River?’ Some music will be sung a capella and some will be accompanied by keyboard. The concert is par of the Taber Museum's Lecture series. “This combined the Sunday afternoon Society programs (held third Sunday of each month, 2pm, May- October) and our Thursday morning Coffee Hours (held the second Thursday at 10am, March-June,September-December).” Parks explains. This year's theme of the series is the ‘Musical Heritage of Central Pa.” So far this year the Taber Museum has hosted an ensemble from the Repasz Band (with talk about the history of the band), Van Wagner (logging and lumbering heritage songs),a talk on the hymnwriter James Black of Williamsport and a showing of the movie ‘Pajama Game’ with Doris Day. “The current Pajama Factory was inspiration for the movie’s setting.” Parks explains. All fourteen lectures had and will continue to have a historical aspect and tone/theme. Future programs include a performance by the Gesang Verein Harmonia Club and a talk about Ole Bull and his violin music. Parks believes people should attend to learn about a small part of history. “It is part of our educational mission to constantly provide educational programming for everyone we can reach. We usually have a nice blend of...
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...The boy I am giving this speech on is not simply a friend. He's not even just a boy- he is a boy amongst men. He is a ninja amongst regular people. He is a ginger amongst...everyone else. He is... the ginga ninja. Caleb has impacted me by leading the front ensemble through work, fun, and breaking stuff. Caleb knew how to make lazy kids such as myself actually work. When I came to MOC as a freshman, I was a terrible percussionist. I couldn’t play timpani, piano, or mallet instruments, so I was placed on auxiliary, which basically meant I just played the cymbals. The front ensemble as a whole was awful, and we knew it. The pit was kind of a joke section to the rest of the band. We messed around a lot and didn’t get much done. The next year, Caleb took over as section leader. He helped push everyone in the pit to become better, which helped inspire me to work harder and learn to play mallet instruments. The all-male pit, nicknamed the FEGS, or Front Ensemble Guys, by Mr. Mangold, soared above and beyond what we thought we could achieve, mostly thanks to Caleb’s leadership....
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...The Universal Language Matthew Murphy ENG 111 Introduction to Composition Spring 2014 The Universal Language My journey began with a telephone call. This was before everyone had a cell phone. The house phone rang in my parent’s kitchen. I was a junior in high school, hadn’t travelled much yet, wanted to get out and experience the country. When I picked up the phone a voice that I didn’t recognize asked for me. All that I could think was “Damn, another recruiter.” As it turns out I was correct, just not in the way I thought. The voice on the phone introduced himself as Nic Simons of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps. Now I had head of the Troopers, My primary musical influence had performed with them and treasured the experience. Nic offered me a position with the Troopers playing something called a contrabass bugle; all I had to do was get to Casper Wyoming, in three days with $500. The deal sounded like winning the lottery with a kicker of performing live! Of course I was in. When I arrived in Casper, having scraped together the last of my savings I didn’t know what to expect. My folks dropped me off at the Corps office, which was connected to a bingo hall, the smell of cigarette smoke pervasive, as if it would invade everything and there was no stopping it. After my parents signed paperwork giving their official permission to leave for the summer ad travel around the country with a group of people they had never met, we said a short goodbye that had my mom in...
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...repeated over and over. Singers or instrumentalists may change them at will, so that the performance becomes a theme with many variations. When performing, one person may begin to improvise, or make up a special version of the melody while the other singers continue the original melody. Often, several voices will sing different melodies at the same time. Africans also sing in rounds. The accompaniment may consist of chords or short melodic patterns that are repeated continually. Afrobeat Afrobeat is a term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American music. Apala (Akpala) Apala is a musical genre from Nigeria in the Yoruba tribal style to wake up the worshippers after fasting during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan. Percussion instrumentation includes the rattle (sekere),...
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