Introduction Why Arts Education? The Studio Museum in Harlem is committed to arts education because we are aware of the impact that art makes when it comes to building strong communities and individuals. Currently, arts instruction and arts education within the communities of NYC and ultimately the nation at large, is not by any means comprehensive. There is an extremely apparent and unequal distribution of cultural resources throughout the city, with shortages in qualified educators, funding,
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control my nervousness and not using the bathroom on myself. The first task was marching down the field in 32 steps, then two counter-marches to make a big “X”. The whole march was eight minutes long plus we had to perform the twirlers and flaggers music for the judges and audience. My bladder was about to explode, and the whole time, the seniors enjoyed the moment for the very last time. The audience cheered and clapped for us. A classmate looked with tears, and we both smiled with our heads to the
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of concerts, I decided choose Broadway Night in Baldwin in the Duke University. Obviously, it is an excellent concert. The concert taking place in the Baldwin Auditorium. This is an interesting concert about Broadway, and they choose several famous music drama. There are students, teachers, and normal audience come here to watching their concert. They look like really enjoy the concert, and they give a big round of applause include me. In the end the concert, we enjoyed the concert so much that the
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I sway back and forth anxiously as I stretch my fingers. I’ve never stretched my fingers before playing piano before, but it should help, right? I’m focused on keeping my breathing calm and steady. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. A finger tapping on my shoulder brings me back to reality. It’s my friend. “Good luck!” she wishes me. I nod my head and give her a little smile. “Thanks.” She must see the uncertainty on my face, because she gives me a reassuring hug and says, “I know
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Bob Jones University had a symphonic wind band that I attended on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. The name of the woodwind ensemble was European Travelogue which was of moderate size, and was conducted by Dan Turner. The group of performers collectively played a grand total of 18 different instruments which included the following: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English horn, B-Flat Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium
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Malcolm john rebennack known as Dr John was born november 21 1940 in the 3rd ward of new orleans. After growing up in the music city of new orleans Dr John started playing guitar in the 1950’s for Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex, Frankie Ford and Allen Toussaint. Headed into the 60’s Dr John had his left ring finger shot off in a bar brawl but still successfully able to play piano featured his talents with Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones. 8 years later
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When I look at the sculptural work of art “Doryphoros” also known as “Spear Bearer”, I see detailed and complex art elements. These art elements consist of lines, shapes, texture, values, and color. Firstly, the lines of the sculpture consist of thickly curved, swirled, diagonal, horizontal, and smooth lines. The lines add definition and dimension to the body of the sculpture. For example, the thick curved lines bring out the masculinity of the man that is observed on his chest, arms, glutes, back
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Music 360 Research Paper: Ancient Greek Instruments and Performance Practice The ancient Greeks have always been knows from their innovations. They revolutionized agriculture, architecture, education, and music (to name just a few of the advances they made). The philosophers and educators made music one of the main focuses in education, and with this focus came progress. The musical instruments that were made were both unique and new to the world. From new stringed instruments to winds to instruments
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How to Write a Song With our analytical minds, we tend to over obsess and exaggerate.Whether it’s a game of chess, a foreign film, or a piece of artwork, there’s usually a mental barrier that prevents us from fully comprehending and mastering something when we’re first exposed to it. Songwriting is no exception. The majority’s minds tend to shut off when trying to comprehend something so complicated when in actuality, it can be accomplished easily if simplified into three manageable components
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Music, know one really knows how it affects us in life. It affected me since the first time I ever touched a key on a piano, moved a slide on a trombone, strummed a string on a guitar and heard the sound of a drum after a quick hit. Last year in October The University of Memphis held a march with the mighty sound of the south and invited high schoolers to go play and march with them on the field. The morning I had to wake up super early which was kinda different from my normal Saturdays of sleeping
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