Brass instrument Essays

● Stringed instruments – For more casual and modern genres of music the guitar, ukulele and banjo are good choices for the retiree. These instruments can give strong supporting accompaniment to rock, blues, folk and country jam sessions, sing-alongs and family gatherings. With a bit of instruction on some stringed instruments you can learn basic chords and rhythms in fairly short order and probably pick-up and entertain a gathering sooner than you think. For classical and some other elements of

you have to stay with it. Whether it be getting a new job, starting college, learning to drive, working in a group you don't want to be in ,and even playing a new instrument. You have to try your hardest to stay together and keep going for your friends, family, and for yourself. One of the hardest challenges for me was switching instruments the end of the eighth grade year for the marching band that next fall. My eighth grade year I decided to switch from flute to trombone. I played flute for four

Ashley Wilson Gaffney Music 201 OL1 29 September 2016 Research Instrument Assignment Favorite Instrument: French Horn History and/or Manufacturers: 1. Eco Jazz.com; The French Horn History 2. Inventors.about.com; History of The French Horn The French Horn is a marvelous and unique instrument. The structure of this brass instrument itself also has a history of its own. The modern French horn was an invention based on early hunting horns, which hunters used to signal companions across great distances

didn’t think much of it. I thought that marching band was just going to be another elective that I had chosen to take but I was wrong so wrong. During my 2 years in band they’ve taught me how to play the tuba, march on the field while playing your instrument, roll stepping to keep time, hitting your dot,

brother lives, James Thorp” (Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center.) He also took the brass cornet with him. Edward went away to “go home” but no one was aware of Edwards where abouts. The letters show that the superintendent of the school was in deep demand to find Edward because he has the brass cornet. Edward is nowhere to be found but the superintendent is only concerned about getting the brass cornet back, because he probably think the cornet is worth more than Edward himself. That just

argue that band isn’t a sport because it's just holding an instrument and walking around. Being in a band is not just walking around and is not just holding an instrument, it gets deeper than that. Marching band requires a lot more than that physically and mentally. A marching band is an outdoor group that has marching or other movements with musical performance. The band performs music including woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments, the music usually incorporates a strong rhythm.The band keeps

assistant for the UW Marching Band. “In high school I played the clarinet, and when I tied out for marching band in college I learned to play the tuba the year before.There were not many clarinet spots,” said Stone. “So I thought I should play a brass instrument.”

mainly an organist, he could play almost every wind and brass instrument of that time period (source

Music as an artistic way to accompany people from their born to grow up, and it influences people to have their own analysis to art performance, no matter its musical or film music. As I start to take this course, I begin to pay more attention to the film music and realize how the importance of music in a film. Through the learning of unit 4, I got some important concepts of dramatic film score. The music change makes the film industry get into a new page, and directors begin to accept the existence

In my Junior year of high school in the middle of competitive band season, the Winged Regiment was doing great. We just passed our rivals Somerset Academy, and were in the running to be state champions in the class 2A. I wasn’t thinking about any of that though, because I had my mind set on marching DCI. As a little precursor, DCI is basically the NFL of competitive marching bands; the teams are made up of drum corps, which consist of 150 people ranging from the age of 15 to 21. These drum corps

For some, spending four hours rigorously practicing in the blazing hot sun would be a complete nightmare. However, for marching band, it is completely normal to obsess over the same routine in any condition; for hours non-stop. Sounds insane right! Neverless, now that I look back at the seemingly torture we endured hours after school, I realize that most of us didn’t even come for band. We came because we genuinely enjoyed each other's company. Our similar interest in band shaped a new community

Alan Sennett gives more interesting insight about the power of imagery in his journal article, Film Propaganda: Triumph of the Will as a Case Study: Of particular significance and artistic merit is the aforementioned opening sequence that constructs Hitler as a god-like figure descending from the heavens through the clouds over Nuremberg to visit his adoring worshippers. The powerful religious imagery of the first part of the film surely could not have been achieved simply through competent montage

were the flues followed by the clarinets, the saxophones, the trumpets, trombones, and drums. What has called my attention from this marching band is that almost all the players are girls. There are 12 boys, and 20 girls in this band. Their uniform was also different from the two preceding bands, the Baclkcats uniform has a more military style, with a turtle-neck, black and yellow jacket and black pants. The SIUC Equestrian team was also in the parade, it was a group of people walking, some of

I spent a whole weekend with the founding father of jazz, LOUIS ARMSTRONG! Well, not Louis Armstrong himself but whenever I speak about or describe Cameron, their characteristics are quite similar. Cameron was different. He was unique in a sense. He has a presence that is undeniable, though often not understood by most. Not only is he the smartest person I had ever met, Cameron exuberates kindness, compassion, and warm-heartiness. Unfortunately, many people do not see Cameron as I do or know what

nervous that I was going to mess up either playing notes or my feet wouldn’t be in line. “Mark time mark,” shouted the drum major. When the parade started and we started marching I thought that I was going to do a great job this parade. The big booming brass section sounded amazing for Funkytown and Our School Song. While we marched my back felt like fire. The Sun just seemed to get hotter by the second. I didn’t let that stop me. I performed to my best ability to do the best I could.

Marching band is one of the most underrated sports, but is also one of the greatest due to the physical and mental strength required to to be successful at it. Instead of making this essay all about why I should be a section leader of next years Alto Saxophones, I have decided to write about why a specific team of saxes should be next years section leaders. After watching the huge change in the flute section this year with three section leaders, I asked myself, if the flutes could do it, then why

As the late Hunter S. Thompson said, “Music has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.” ("A Quote) When I sit back and think of all the ways band has changed my life for the better, I realize it

Although the title “band nerd” doesn’t sound as impressive as being a star athlete, I wear my uniform with pride. Playing trombone in the marching band has earned the top spot on my list of favorite high school activities. Being a member of the Ardmore High School Marching Band has been both a positive and challenging experience. When I was selected to serve as band president for the 2015 marching band, I was both honored and excited for the upcoming season. Winds of change swept across

section, perform their show and get off the field with all their equipment. Points will be deducted if the marching band is not completely off the field by the time the clocks runs out. The marching band is also judged by sections, according to the instruments that they play, and the drum major(s) are judged individually on the consistency of their hands and beat.

General Description (10 marks) This video clip shows a dance by a geisha in the movie – memoirs of a geisha. It was filmed during the 1920-1930’s, the geisha culture has been in Japan since the 18th century. There is only one character performing this dance who is Sayuri. I chose to use this clip to tell you about Japan’s rich history and culture about Geishas as this clip shows a geisha’s performance and costume nicely. The long sleeves of the kimono has to be folded when performing in order to