Essays on Singing

Video in Opera Stage

Introduction Advances in technology and the corresponding creation of digital technologies have significantly impacted the performing arts (Poole & Ho, 2011). Opera has not escaped the technological advancements and as such, new forms of opera have emerged in both digital and virtual formats (Symonds & Karantonis, 2013). Salter (2010) explains that since the 1990s, the scenography of opera has emerged with technological advancements transforming stages into video and monitor accompaniments. The obvious payoff is an enhanced experiential, virtual reality of the opera’s stage. The new technologies blur the lines between the opera’s stage and the motion picture common in ...

A Passionate Revival of Movie Musical Styles

Film Review: La La Land – A Passionate Revival of Movie Musical Styles La La Land was released by Lionsgate and Black Label Media on December 25, 2016. It is considered a comedy/drama/musical production. Damien Chazelle is the director and writer of the film. Major stars in the movie are Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Rosemarie DeWitt (Platt & Gilbert, 2016). It has received 14 Oscar nominations and numerous Golden Globe awards. The plot involves the evolving and troubled love affair between an aspiring actress and a disillusioned jazz pianist. This is a musical production that includes drama, romance and comedy ...

Introduction

Occupational therapy focuses on increasing participation in a client’s daily activities. It involves the identification of environmental barriers that limit the customer’s ability to perform his or her daily activities and eliminating them. This is done by modifying the tasks, educating and teaching the skills to the client to enhance his or her daily activities. More emphasis is placed on the needs and goals of the client. Young@Heart is a film about a chorus composed of senior citizens. They sing contemporary songs as well as pop and classic rock songs. Eighty is the average age of ...

Day One: 26 January 2017

I attended a funeral in the early morning, in a Catholic chapel. It was a traditional Requiem Mass, so there were several hymns involved. All of these except one were sung in a call-and-response manner, accompanied by an organ, with a lone soprano singing the verses, and the congregation singing the chorus sections. The last hymn, the recessional hymn, was sung by everyone all the way through. As is usual for hymns, they were slow and quiet in nature, and had one single line of melody, as this was not a professional choir. This was live music, accompanied by ...

The animated Commercial of Brawny Paper that incorporates a cover version of "Lean on Me” starts off with a woman shopping and as she approaches the shelves packed with Brawny paper, the animation which resembles a man on the brawny pack starts singing. Some of the words from the song are such as “You can lean on me, when you need something strong”. The rest of the commercial features three women, one making a drink, another washing utensils, while the last one together with her daughter are cleaning some fruits. The commercial also features a man painting while his ...

Inspired by real-life events of the Lima Crisis, the novel Bel Canto creates an eloquent – and probably rather unexpected – image of the terrorist-hostage situation: Ann Pratchett drives the plot away from political and economic intricacies and moves it into the realm of real human relationships and life experiences. Pratchett places people of different occupations, languages, dispositions and tempers into one presidential mansion where – captured by the terrorists for four months – they find new ways of looking at the world and can finally take a fresher look at their lives, passions and desires. It is pure humanity in the multiplicity ...

A. Forces in the Singing Valley Resort Market

Customers' bargaining power- the clients of the Singing Valley Resort have a weak bargaining power because of the high-quality levels of the services it offers. Substitution threat- Singing Valley Resort has a comparatively low substitution threat since most high-end customers prefer it stemming from the best services they receive. It is evidently portrayed from the high revenues and the high occupancy at the resort. Suppliers bargaining buyer- they have a moderate power. It stems from the fact that the suppliers have the propensity of increasing the costs of their commodities because of the type of clientele that visits the ...

A. Singing Valley Market’s analysis

Customers’ bargaining power- their bargaining power is low because of the superior quality of the services and experience offered by the entity. The threat of substitution- there is no danger of replacement from any of its competitors. Also, its quality, as well as, location has been responsible for its competitive leadership. It is vividly portrayed through the occupancy that is often high. Bargaining power of suppliers- they wield a higher bargaining power since they have the potential of increasing their costs as a result of the well-to-do clientele that visits the resort. (Chapter one- The importance of IMS) The ...

Kesha’s concert at Harrah’s in Atlantic City was poor. Her costume almost matched the curtain behind the stage, making it a bad color combination. Also, she was very scantily-clad, and her appearance was inappropriate, something that took away from the quality of her music. In addition, her music, although having a very good dance beat, was difficult to understand. That is, the lyrics were hard to discern. Whether this was due to the poor audio quality at the venue or due to her lack of singing ability is hard to determine. It appeared that the crowd liked ...

It goes without saying that changing of culture influenced the changes in the education. What are the outdated courses? What assumptions did such courses make about socialization and identity? What languages were taught in the past and which are taught today? What cultural needs does education fulfill? The main feature of the development of the school and pedagogy in the USA is the lack of clearly defined feudal relations and the bourgeois basis of origin. During several centuries, immigrants from different countries came to America and they brought their traditions and their ideas about the education of the younger ...

Entertainment is having an enjoyment about something. In 1 Timothy 6: 17, the scripture says that God provides people with everything for their enjoyment. In other words, God has given people responsibility to enjoy themselves as much as they can. According to Idelman (2013), entertainment is doing what one is most passionate about. Just like the way God wants us to enjoy, I also have my form of entertainment as I feel so passionate doing what I love the most, and what brings happiness in my life. Therefore, I see my entertainment in church anytime I am singing. Just ...

"I'm glad there's some folks gettin' interested in the old ways. This new generation don't know such things, but when they find the old songs and the tales, they'll delight in them." --Granny in Grandfather Tales (Chase & Williams, 1948) The Southern Appalachian region has a rich heritage of folklore and songs passed down orally from European immigrants settling in the mountain range situated from New York to Georgia (Abramson & Haskell, 2006) from the 18th to the 20th centuries (Hanlon, 2000). Since the middle of the 20th century, variations of the folktales have been compared to publications such as Grandfather ...

In this paper there will be the analysis of various children’s games and songs. In this exercise, the lyrics of the songs will be provided with a detailed description of the game or the movement that is involved. The range of age that the song is recommended for will be mentioned and the purpose of the song will be noted. It is said that songs and other games help in the growth of the children and their IQ. The analysis of this will be looked into as a research paper will be analyzed and the findings will be ...

People are being influenced by many different events in their lives. One occasion may bring a positive change and at the other time, the other even may bring a person down. It is hard to predict what goes well and what will go wrong in life. However, it is important to surround yourself with good and positive emotions because they help people to develop and become better. Positive thinking is one of the key factors that helps people to survive in this world. One of the stories that happened to me that boosted my self esteem happened to me ...

Recently I have been watching the live concert of Depeche Mode band which was shown on YouTube channel in the Internet. These are outstanding musicians who create wonderful music. Every their album is special and full of emotions. You can’t stay behind it. I watched one of the last concerts where they represented their last album “Delta Machine”. This album is especially touching because it is full of lyric songs. By the way, in their songs they sang about their real lives, real problems which may concern everybody. This album consists of thirteen songs, which won’t leave ...

The week of my birth (January 20, 1995) the number one song was “On Bended Knee,” performed by the R&B group Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men was formed in the late 1980s at Philadelphia’s High School of the Creative and Performing Arts as the vocal quintet Unique Attraction (Billboard, para. 2). They were discovered in 1989 when they performed an a cappella version of New Edition’s “Can You Stand the Rain” for Michael Bivins of Bell Biv DeVoe backstage at a concert (Billboard, para. 2). The quartet has four members: bass Michael McCary, baritone Nathan Morris, ...

I am one of the choir members in my church. I started singing at a very young age. My parents noted the talent in me and encouraged me. They are the ones that motivated to join the church choir. Singing became a hobby for me. I would spend most of my time listening to songs and attempting to compose my own. When more people heard me singing, in choir competitions or in school, my voice moved them. Slowly, many people took an interest in my voice. I began getting invitations to perform in events and concerts. The invitations increased ...

The poem states that the grandmother and the mother start singing in joy, but they end up crying even though none of them stops crying (Lee 50). The scenario shows that the poem has some mixed feelings of both joy and sorrow. This explication attempts to explain the pertinent issues presented in the poem through analyzing its deeper meaning. The explication investigates why the two women start singing in joy and happiness but end up crying. In the first line of the poem states, "she begins, and my grandmother joins her" (Lee 50). The sentence highlights that the mother ...

Introduction

Frank Sinatra was among the most popular music icons of the 20th century that influenced how today’s music is interpreted and appreciated by many people. His enduring and timeless songs remain to be enjoyed by music enthusiast from all over the world. When his friend, Bing Crosby was asked about what keeps Sinatra’s music enduring, he replied, “Frank is the only one of us who seems to get through to all age groups” (qtd in Mastrogiannis). While he never had formal music lessons, he became interested in singing at a tender age, particularly in jazz music. He ...

According to Van Lange et al. (2014), people influence the behaviors of others in different ways. The presence of other people greatly influences the way someone behaves. Social norms can be defined as the rules of behavior that are accepted in a society or by a group of people. The rules are unwritten and specify how people should behave in certain social groups or culture. People who fail to follow these norms are seen as rejects and may be made to suffer some consequences. The norms change with the situation, environment and they are modified with time. There are ...

Guetta Villa is a magnificent structure, built by order of American businessman Paul Getty in 1974. This building was built in Malibu, and it became part of the museum, which belonged to Getty. The building is a copy of the Villa of the Papyri, which was destroyed along with Pompeii. The museum presents ancient artifacts from Greco-Roman Empire. The collection includes a variety of statues, antique busts, collection of coins and jewelry and a huge library, where 20,000 volumes of works covering the art of that time presented. Collection is very interesting from the point of view of ...

Love dislikes nothing

WHATSOEVER thing I see, Rich or poor although it be; Tis a mistress unto me. Be my maiden fair or brown, Does she smile or does she frown,_______Repetition Still I write a sweetheart down. Be she rough or smooth of skin; When I touch, I then begin For to let affection in. Be she bald, or does she wear Locks incurl’d of other hair,_____________Jumbling up of words I shall find enchantment there.

Be she whole, or be she rent,

So my fancy be content, She’s to me most excellent. Be she fat, or be she lean, Be she sluttish, be she clean, ...

For the past 13 weeks, I have been working on my vocal instruments through this course. I have been introduced to efficient singing mechanisms that have been very helpful in the building of my vocal instruments. The focus has been strengthening and development of my voice so that I can methodically approach various challenges that are involved in the exercises and the songs. Through the course, I have been able to work on the discovery of my optimal voice despite the fact that I had very little singing experience at the start of the course. I have also worked ...

Introduction

The period between 1980s and 1990s remains one of the significant periods in the political arena of China. During this period, the Tiananmen Square protests were witnessed Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Hu Yaobang passed away. Students who demanded democracy and greater transparency in the government led the protests. During these protests, Cui Jian, a Chinese rock artist was one of the main individuals that inspired these students as they advocated for a democratic country. Cui started singing in 1981 and went on to form a band in 1984. He became famous in 1985 when he performed his hit ...

The Beatles is a band which is famous all over the world. Their songs have been favorite songs for many generations now. It seems that their songs never get old. People love them and understand them. However, “Blackbird” can be seen as one of the most interesting songs and songs that have a very deep meaning to it. The name of the song itself speaks quite loud and direct about the meaning in it. According to the source: “McCartney explained that "bird" is British slang for girl, making "blackbird" a synonym for 'black girl'” (Reddit Web). The name of ...

Ellen’s Stardust Diner, one of the finest, crème Del a crème theme restaurants in New York City is launching a branch in the West End of London to reach out to its UK customers who miss the glamour of the restaurant when they travel back home. The restaurant which is located 1650 Broadway has cut its niche and remains a preferred destination for both local and foreign customers ("Ellens Stardust Diner”)|. While announcing the launch of the prestigious restaurant, Ellen’s current CEO, Rodger Harts said the restaurant will cater for the “thirst demonstrated for an ...

Rock and roll began to emerge shortly after the Second World War somewhere in the mashup of cultures and peoples that comprise the American South. It is a hybrid form whose mixed heritage is marked by poor blacks singing Delta blues, hillbilly descendants of Scots-Irish immigrants, working-class factory heroes, Christian country folk, and urban teens crooning a cappella on street corners. Its journey of 70 or so years has taken it from the margins of society to the center of today’s multi-billion dollar global music industry. Its course can be charted by examining a select handful of the ...

Fluxus art movement or simply Fluxus, started as a loosely defined group of artists, musicians and poets who had nothing more in common than a vision of life integrated in art, and art as the living of a life. More than 50 artists were associated with the art movement, creating music and anti-music, art that was not adherent to ‘museum defined standards’ and poems that were not traditional. This movement caused social and economic change in the society in the 1960’s (when it was first started) and had effects whose fruits we reap even today. This movement can ...

Casablanca: Plot

Directed by Curtiz Michael, Casablanca is an American film of 1942 that features romance and drama. It is a production of the Warner Brothers who base it on Burnett Murray and unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's of Alison Joan. The setting of Casablanca took place during the Second World War, which underlies the plot of the film. It focuses on an expatriate of the United States who has to sacrifice his relationship with a lady he loves for helping her husband – a leader of the Czech Resistance - escape from Casablanca. Getting out this Vichy-controlled town would help ...

Marquez’ worldwide reputation of a prolific and outstanding author is undeniable. His international recognition reached its peak in 1982 when he got the Nobel Prize in Literature. Because of the poverty of Colombia, Marquez experienced and witnessed economic and social inequity that was one of the most dramatic on the Latin American continent. Marquez employs national history to produce plots that surprise readers because of the writer’s ability to combine techniques of the fantastic and realism. To be more exact, Marquez was the master of a style, which is known as magic realism. It helped the author to ...

Culture: the most important source of “Soft Power”

In the 21st century, everyone is facing a significant change of daily life. This fact gets seen in the Rapid growth of technology and the economy. These developments facilitate our ability to connect with people from different cultural backgrounds. Through interacting with people from different cultures, we get a deeper understanding of each other. Culture refers to the customs, beliefs and arts and many other aspects of a particular group or society. Culture brings progressive force to the society in terms of human equality, women rights, etc. Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho once commented on the power of culture: “Culture ...

Introduction

What is music and worship Music and worship according to Christianity is a form of prayer and thanks giving to God. Music is a form of how Christians reach God, a way of expressing thanks or prayers. The book of Psalms in the bible is a great example of how music is used to talk to God. Music was as a form of inviting God to bless ceremonies from the Biblical times. Music and worship has enormous power to engage the Christian community emotions and praise to God through music.

Why Christians use music and worship

Credibility statement Thesis statement or the purpose Music is ...

The Stormy Weather starring Bill Robinson and Lena Horne was one of the most successful Broadway musicals ever created especially by a full-African American actors and actresses. The film presents a charming combination of jazz, singing, dancing, and occasional rhythmic rants of the characters from the story. At first, I was quite skeptical whether the film will make me interested until the end; however, the Stormy Weather’s brilliant and happy music creates a lively atmosphere which is impossible to deny. The film was set against the backdrop of the Progressive era, approximately during the 1920s, considering the clothes ...

Site for participant observation (give enough detail to really describe it)

Initial Questions (complete BEFORE you go to the site) What appeals to you about this site? The church has aged properly; it has been established for a few years now. The presence of one of the largest congregations around the area. The church participates in several other activities apart from the Sunday services, thus have more to offer in terms of study.

What concerns or anxieties do you have before setting out?

Hostility from the congregation. Many people are not happy about being observed and studied. Alienation; I was afraid that I would look out of place in the church thus interfering with my ability to observe keenly. I ...

Worship Service #1

Place: 820 S West End Blvd Personal Connection to this place? None The Seventh Day Adventist Church is a church that believes to please God you must worship on a Saturday, because it is commanded in the Holy Bible. While I do not agree with their premise, I found the service warm, friendly, and interesting. The building is a small brown building, slightly set back from the main road. If you weren’t looking for it, you’d never know it was there. I probably would have driven past it, if it had not been for my GPS telling ...

Supersize Me Movie Discussion and Assessment

The Supersize Me movie was made to enlighten others on the subject of what Americans eat. It was supposed to be an eye opener considering that many people in modern day times battle obesity. Our choices and selections and the freedom to eat what we want, when we want and how we want has taken a toll on our health. There are pros and cons seen when one views the movie. They are not necessarily pointed out but they are apparent. These will be discussed. The first thing one may notice in Supersize Me movie is the fact that ...

The relevance of this work is expressed by the fact that the interest to Japan is increasing today. Many people, who are interested in modern Japan, are also interested in its history and culture. Consequently, the interest to theaters is also increasing, including the theater of Kabuki, which captivates the audience with its colorfulness and accessibility. The aim of this work is to fully consider the birth of Kabuki theater and study its origins, the specificity and role in Japanese culture. On the basis of the work’s purpose I have set the following objectives: - Consider the occurrence ...

Pow-wow is a Native American cultural gathering held annually to celebrate and honor the tribal customs and cultural connectedness. The term pow-wow has originated from the word powwaw, a native Indian word which means a “healing ceremony” led by spiritual or religious leaders from different tribes (Schweigman, et al, n.p.). While there is no clear evidence when the pow-wow started, it is believed to have originated from the Pawnee tribe where their religious ceremonial meeting includes dancing and other rituals. Since then, other Indian tribes have adopted the ceremony and integrated their own traditions. The Indians have practiced this ...

Caron Daley (2012) considered the connections between the work of Emile-Jacques Dalcroze and the choral rehearsal. The author asks about the instrument of the choral ensemble and proposes some variants. She proposed to realize the practical application of theories of Emile-Jacques Dalcroze. Everything comes from the idea that a whole body is the choral instrument. At first, Emile Jacques- Dalcroze considered this issue and stated that people do not realize the connection between music education and qualities of musicianship. The capabilities of the body relate to choral singing. For example, some of his students had enough skills and education, ...

Aerosmith is one of the most popular and long-lasting American rock acts still around today. Some contend that it is the all-time best-selling rock band from America. The first true conformation of the band was established in 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts, and they were signed by Columbia records the year after. In 1973 they released their first studio album titled Aerosmith, and this was followed by Get Your Wings the year after. Nevertheless, it was only in 1975 when they became truly popular with the album Toys in the Attic. The year after, they released Rocks, which was also ...

Joeux Noel is a war drama shot in 2005 by Christian Carion. Being based on the real events during the World War I in 1914, the film reflects on how each side of the war participants has its own motives and vision of truth. The film got a critical acclaim and numerous nominations and awards in the cinematographic world. The opening series of scenes lets the audience get the idea of what is going on to happen on the screen throughout the film. The three schoolboys reciting patriotic verses demonstrate the audience that they are from different countries and ...

Introduction pp.3-4

Bella and Luke – Chapter 1: Bella p.5 Bella and Luke – Chapter 2: Luke p.6 Bella and Luke – Chapter 3: Bella and Luke pp.7-9 Explanation of plot summary and choices pp.10-12 Introduction For this assignment I have chosen topic number 2; “Write your own version of the Cinderella story, structuring your re-telling around the element(s) of the story that seem most significant or interesting to you. You can tell the story from the point of view of one of the characters or use third person narration. Think carefully about what specific aspects of the story you decide to emphasise ...

Introduction

The choir members of “The Diocesan Choir, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong” and their conductor, Dr. Allison So, always strive to improve the performances of their choir and make the rehearsals enjoyable and worthwhile. Therefore, they engage in numerous rehearsals to polish and polish their techniques and musicals. For this assignment, I observed the choir rehearsing a piece titled “Holy Is The Lord.” Effective planning is crucial for both group and individual rehearsals. The conductor, as well as other choir members, can employ various strategies to make the choir rehearsals meaningful and enjoyable for all the involved individuals. Essentially, ...

Bonnaroo Music Festival was founded in 2002. The extravaganza takes place each year for four days. The concert was produced by AC Entertainment and Superfly Presents. The show takes place at the Great Stage Park starting on the second Thursday every June. The main events that motivate people to attend the music concert are the multiple stages that involve live music of different genre such as hip-hop, country music, folk, indie rock, world music, jazz, gospel, pop, classic rock, and pop. Last year (2015) June, I attended the Bonnaroo Music Concert to enjoy and gain more insight of what ...

Overview of Sufism

Sufism, simply put, is Islamic mysticism. Sufism is also popular by the name Tasawwuf in the Arab world. It is essentially a movement of the followers of Islam in pursuit of discovering celestial veracity and love by way of the direct encounters that they seek to have with God. Sufism evolved out of Islam, precisely between the 8th and 9th centuries C.E., in the form of a frugal movement. This ascetic movement was given the name Sufism due to the coarse wool garments that denotes their denunciation of worldly pleasures. Conventionally, the Sufis were also known to have taken ...

With a sophisticated yet obviously distinguishable flavor of absurd, the play Woyzeck by Georg Büchner features a deeply philosophical worldview of the man that was openly rejected by the society. Franz Woyzcek, apart from being the main character and driving force of the plot of the play, stands out to symbolize controversy and peculiarity of human nature, which is most vividly embodied in his unstable psychic condition and stormy social behavior. On the whole, the play is given the perspective of depicting Woyzeck’s social and family life, with each of the scenes contributing to the thematic growth ...

Abstract

The purpose of this assignment was to analyze how the particular modern toy can influence the development of social, emotional, cognitive, motor skills of infants. We included the detailed description of the toy titled “Learning Letters Mailbox” in the paper and discussed different opportunities proposed by this toy for children play. After analyzing and discussing all listed questions, we came to conclusions that the toy has the variety of different functions, and the toy can be attractive and exciting for a child`s attention, influence development of some infants` skills. However, despite many advantages of the toy, it is ...

Research Findings

Music exists everywhere in our life; though its influence is not always obvious people should not underestimate the significance of its role. It has the influence on all people in different ways, the fact is that music does affect all people. It is used in various ways to improve our lives and express something that cannot be represented in words. There is an opinion that music is much more influential for emotions and feelings than the language in a psychological context. Moreover, people can become acquainted with music and exposed to its influence even before they are born: it ...

Music appreciation is the process where one is thought to listen for particular music and how to understand them and identify the lessons learned from the music. In most cases music appreciation focuses on the western art that is normally known as the classical music. In the Los Angeles, I visited the opera music that was performed in a very big hall by well-known opera musicians. This is the concert that was attended by several people from all over the U.S. The performers were well groomed and the costumes they used signified a crucial experience that the music players ...

Narrative moment of how Richard meets Helene in years

I have been imagining this moment at least a million times, through years of becoming myself; I have always been remembering her, as if we were meeting in church every Sunday. As if I have always know how exactly she would look like today, so I would for sure recognize her in a crowd, and immediately get numb right there, on my first serious concert in Chicago. It has been 16 years, since that incredible shame of mine she witnessed. All this years I have been dreaming of a day I would show her I do not need to ...

The musical theatre is a musical-theatrical scenic genre. This type of performance combines music, drama, dancing and opera. Musical theatre may be a comedy, tragedy, farce or drama. It is necessary to say that musical theatre is a genre that is somehow similar to the operetta. That is why it has not been recognized for a long time as a separate musical genre of theatrical art. However, later it has formed its own characteristics that distinguish it from other genres. Musical theatre emerged as a result of the development of the American and European operetta and the expansion of ...

The Musical Arts Concert Series, “Fantastic Beasts,” was very good. I enjoyed it a lot and I could tell others in the audience also thought it was good. Some of the performances I have been to have too many pieces, or the pieces are not placed in an order that is pleasing to the audience. This was not the case with, “Fantastic Beasts.” Though there were a few pieces that I did not like, the concert overall was enjoyable. It began with, “The Lamb.” I thought the text translations were nice; when the choir sang parts that were in ...

Introduction

The early childhood education is more important than most of us can imagine. Teaching children can become very complicated and render a teacher to be clueless if the materials, teaching methods are not well-prepared, proven too complicated or not delivered well articulately, enthusiastically or professionally. In this report, I will describe three groups of peer teaching and the pupils in an observation I did about the Practices in Early Childhood Music Education. The purpose of this report is to reflect on the peer teaching strategies and class environment in relation to what was learned during the Teaching Methods class. ...

Thesis Questions

Who is the message in the song to? What is making his daughter Hailee sad? Why is he talking about carrying on and not mourning him? Explanation In the song lyrics for “When I’m Gone” Eminem seems to be telling his daughter not to cry because he won’t be leaving. It seems that he is gone a lot when he is on tour for his music career and his daughter and Kim, his girlfriend are not happy with his constant absence. In the first section of the song he convinces his daughter that he cannot tend to ...

A lot of people are fascinated by term ‘creativity’ and most are jealous of those who work in domains that require creative way of thinking and innovative decisions. However, not everyone understands how exactly this creativity works and how to acquire one? In her article called Creativity in Crisis? for Journal of Singing (67) Lynn Helding illuminates notion of creativity and discusses reasons of its decline in Americans. Being an Associate Professor of Practice in Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Helding studies and develops relatively new sphere of science – vocology. Also, for ...

The American civil rights movement sought equal treatment for African Americans and desegregation in the southern parts of America. The church played a paramount role in the American civil rights movement and with it came church songs that became synonymous with the movement. One of the most notable songs was ‘Oh Freedom’. “Oh, Freedom” is a song that was first sung in the 1860s when despite the proclamation of emancipation, African Americans were still denied fundamental equity, especially in the southern states. The song re-emerged during the 1950s and 1960s during the American civil rights movement. It describes real ...

The Peking Opera is a traditional Chinese theater performance that is associated with a lot of music, bright costumes, expressive make-up and moving action. On the contrary, when people are speaking about Shakespeare’s drama, it is more related to deep and passionate word game and sophisticated dresses. These two theaters seem to be very different, but they are common as well. Moreover, under circumstances of the digital age, they both were forced to change and develop in order not to lose their spectators. As time was passing, different details were changing and developing: starting from how actors are ...

One of the most significant and important musicians of all the times, Louis Daniel Armstrong was an American singer, composer and trumpeter. His talent has been accepted by the masses and has made him one of the most influential personalities among all the representatives of the American jazz scene. Having a variety of nicknames from his colleagues (Pops or Satchmo), Armstrong has had a career of almost five decades, in the period of 1920 – 1960s remaining one of the most important musicians and composers in different representations of jazz actual for each period within these decades. He has become ...

Descriptive essay on the theme:

Differences between Catholic Mesa and Lutheran service. There are many similar things in these two Christian churches, but as we all know, the similarities we can find in many different religions. This difference between core ideas of believes, are the reasons why Martin Luther had so many followers. They believed that the Catholic Church is doing something wrong, and the same time this was a reason why the Catholic Church had cursed Lutheran leader. So in this work I will analyze not the difference in direct sermons (because there are too many of them), but I will show the ...

Islam came into being after the birth and prophetic wisdom of the Prophet

Muhammad. Born in the Arabian Peninsula in 570 AD, he became the source of the spread of a new religion in Arabia that was bound to reach far and wide areas. Muhammad was born to a prominent tribe named the Quraysh in Arabia. As it was a highly influential tribe, Muhammad was also a well-known member of the Quraysh and his teachings were heard by all far and wide. Muhammad was a trader, and he married a widow Khadijah who was a wealthy merchant and who helped Muhammad immensely. It was in the year 610 AD; it was when ...