academic classes and offer them a period of creative freedom allowing them to relieve stress from school. Some kids simply don’t enjoy music or digital art classes, such as photography, because they typically do not have the opportunity to express themselves through their assignments. In many small town high schools, those classes are kids’ only options. Although music and digital arts are both arts classes, visual arts classes do not focus on competition or perfection, leading to less stress and more
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another dry lecture in law, and he was feeling lethargic. As Sean was leaving class he thought back to his previous class, music appreciation, a class that Sean loved. Sean knew that his parents wouldn’t ever accept him as a musician. He remembered the night before having a heated discussion over texting when Sean almost jokingly texted his dad, “Can I switch my major to music?” “Under no circumstances will that ever be an acceptable decision,” his dad replied swiftly. He could tell that his
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genre due to the unrealistic nature of characters erupting into song and dance. This essay analyse four main conventions of the musical genre the spectacle, the narrative, the adaption of established stories and the power the combination of lyrics and music can achieve on screen. Examples from different periods in Hollywood will be used to explore these conventions and how they apply and have evolved to suite conventions of modern cinema. Kellner (2005) explains spectacles have been present in different
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short on cash. In an attempt to stay afloat most, if not all, organizations had to make cuts to the programs they offered. The programs that were deemed expendable by the school system were the art and after school programs. All across the nation music, art, tutoring, after school care programs, and more are all being forced to close their doors due to the lack of funding. As we wait for a recovery from our current economic predicament we will also forced to wait for these programs to make a return
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Subject: Organizational Management, Task2 A. Develop an action plan: 1. Analyze the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger. Utah Symphony had a great deal of financial talent, but has been unable to find a strong source for future success. The potential merger builds on these strengths and weaknesses by creating a better future for both companies. Strength points: Symphony became one of the first orchestras from the western united stated
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Beyoncé Knowles- Carter, born September 4th, 1981 is a Houston native. She is widely known for her chart breaking records, lyrical songwriting, electric dance moves and phenomenal acting. Beyoncé is the daughter of Tina and Matthew Knowles, the big sister to actress singer, Solange Knowles and the wife to world renowned hip-hop artist, Jay-Z Carter. Early February, Beyoncé released her first new song since 2014, titled “Formation” on Tidal and YouTube. Since the release, “Formation” has grabbed the
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IN THE SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL: TOWARDS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM The Special Program in the Arts (SPA) is a nationwide program of the Department of Education for the students with potential or talent in the arts namely: music, visual arts, theater arts, media arts, creative writing and dance. The school shall offer a comprehensive secondary educational program centered on the arts, covering a range of art forms and disciplines. Arts education
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The “Cage” of reality The “Cage” of reality George Downey Excelsior College Abstract A paper on the how the videos by Sir Ken Robinson relate to the subject of creativity how creativity is stifled by the education system in the United States. I will offer some suggestions of how we can offer some changes to the current system and the benefits and potential costs if we do not. The “Cage” of reality How often in the auspices of teaching young children do we hold something up for them to
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Chinese Opera Company Classical Chinese opera has existed for over 250 years, starting about the same time, more or less, as the beginnings of Italian opera. Unlike Italian opera, which is really a sung drama, Chinese opera is a mixture of high-pitched singing, acting, clowning, acrobatics and kung fu, with many unique conventions such as masks, face-painting, minimalist stage setting, and elaborate costumes giving no regard to different dynasties in China’s history. It relies upon the audience’s
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