Music Appreciation Essay

This was the day I had been dreading. I was participating in the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, an event where students share their music with a small class and receive a lesson from the teacher. My violin teacher and my parents decided that this event would develop my musical skills, so they registered me with enthusiasm. I, on the other hand, was not so enthusiastic. I had never honestly enjoyed performing in the past and I was especially nervous about this event knowing that I would receive a music lesson from an expert violinist after my performance. It did not help to hear stories of strict, criticizing, and rude teachers from my siblings who had previously done this event either. I wondered how any good could come from this event. Though only flippantly, I even considered what would happen if I pretended to be ill or purposely injured my finger. However, before I knew it, the dreadful day arrived and I realized I would just have to go for it.

Music impacts my life a lot. For example, music helps me exercise; it also helps me relax, and music can tell the story of our generation.

But she told me I had the talent to catch up with the people that were 100, 1000 steps ahead of me. By the end of my junior year I was caught up with the solo music, technique, sound, musicality and the foundation that I never had. It was the time when I had to at least choose what school I wanted to go and major that I wanted to pursue in the future. Before I said anything to Mrs. Song, she told me to pursue and achieve the flute in college. I was kind of confused because even then I was’t sure if I was good enough player to even compete against these gifted people. But she told me she never seen a person absorb and learn quick as me in her 40 years of teaching. And encouraged me to have the confidence and fight for what I really wanted which was to be a principle flutist in major orchestras. Now I am currently applying to music schools that I never imagined of applying and going. The musical talent that I was gifted from God not only made me realized the potential I’ve got as a flutist, it also changed me as a person and how I view tough situations in

When I was in fifth grade, I was caught between two worlds, playing a woodwind or string instrument. If I played a woodwind instrument, I would have to blow in it to make music, but string instruments consist of playing with a bow to make music. After much thought, I decided that the violin was the best instrument due to its beautiful, unique sound, plus the possibilities are never-ending. I could receive a compliment from a teacher, or even be accepted to the symphony.

Tonight’s music selection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

The same colors of music have been used to paint unique masterpieces throughout history. From Mozart to Michael Jackson and Beethoven to Bob Marley, the behaviors of sound– melodies, harmonies and chords– have been manipulated by individuals to communicate their soul’s message to the masses. The connections between music from the renaissance to contemporary tunes is quite surprising. The Beatles weren 't the first ones to talk about love, life struggles or heartache. These have been common themes of everyone’s lives since Adam and Eve. Bob Marley and Michael Jackson took their own personal experiences and paired it with the universal language of music to connect with people. Through a multitude of albums and singles, these two artists created timeless pieces of music, some of which are still present on the top charts. Although some disagree with the fact that their music is timeless, by comparing the music of Michael Jackson and Bob Marley to music that is known as timeless, one can see the direct correlation.

Everyone knows the story of the Piped Piper of Hamelin. He had the ability to hypnotize people with his flute by playing the most enchanting music. But he's just myth, right? No one has the power to charm people with music. Well, you'd be surprised. Throughout history, music has always been recognized for its calming and almost hypnotic effects on the human mind, and for its ability to rouse and inspire the spirit. Only recently has science uncovered the truth about music. Researchers have long suspected that music affects the brain in the most profound ways, and now they finally have evidence to back up that theory. Such an interesting topic definitely deserves further exploration. Come with me on this

In my opinion, in a children choir setting both the boys and girls voices sounds very similar. I think that the reason why the boys can sing at the range where the girls do sing is because they haven’t reach their puberty as yet and their larynx and vocal chord is small and thin. I felt that the texture of the choir was really thin and breathy. I can barely hear dynamics at all and it is because children cannot hear themselves well in a choir setting and tend to sing in a louder dynamic. I am so used to hearing 4-part voice (SATB) in a choir setting that sometimes it becomes very difficult to listen to some choirs performing with having the tenor and the bass line. I don’t mind listening to choir singing in unisons with very few movements but

Music therapy is the prescribed use of music and musical interventions in order to restore, maintain, and improve emotional, physical, physiological, and spiritual health as well as a person’s well being.

Everyone has that one thing that has always been a part of them and will continue to be for the rest of their lives. As it probably is with many people, mine is music. However, music affects everyone differently, and that effect makes me who I am today. The simplest answer, for me, is that music makes me happy. Music is always there for me, whether in the form of playing or just listening to it, it is a huge part of my life, and I could not imagine life without it. Throughout my life I have had many people to thank for that, but the person who is initially responsible for my interest in music is my mother. She listened to music frequently and got my brother into band at Randolph Elementary School. After that everything changed.

So, the Element of culture that I find myself the most passionate about is Music. I say music because music I found in every culture. Music is what I believe in being part of human. There are literally hundreds different types of genres of music people listen to and millions of songs to listen to. A little about me, I personally find myself listen to rap music and old Rhythm and Blues. I come for a strong African American background family, where we have family get together, cookouts and just being close to your family. Most of the R&B songs tell a story. They talk about the black culture in good and also in bad ways. The R&B music I find myself listen to is more from my parent’s time. The music back during my parent’s child hood is a lot different than music today. One Major different is music back then had people playing the real instruments and sounds. I hear lectures from people from my parents’ generation how music today is terrible compared to their upcoming music. I personally feel music just changes because it adapts to people’s lifestyle and what they are going through. The Music Industry have always been dominant in society. If you think about every generation can remember listen to their favorite song growing up, and music can sometimes tell you all about yourself.

What is the only art that can be felt? Music is the answer.We can't touch music, but music touches us. It is an expression of certain aesthetic ideas through rhythm, tune and language. Music is that bridge which connects our soul-that inner self in us which is hidden from the society and even our conscious selves, to the outside world, or more specifically, to other people's souls. For this reason I have been able to devote the time and energy necessary to musical accomplishment even though money has always been tight and that’s why I need a strong financial support to reach my dreams.

I have always been a fan of music, but not to the point of studying it. Ever since I started taking this class I’ve learned more than I could ever imagine regarding the art of music. It takes a lot to conduct a piece of music as well as making sure each section stays on key with there voice type. Once that is all settled you’re ready to orchestrate your piece.

Which do you prefer “cultivated” or “vernacular” that is the question? Music, the idea of using sounds for thoughts. Cultivated music can be defined in many different ways, although it is defines as being music that comes from another country, it is also defined as music that is consciously well put together. The word culture is almost visible. However, the term “cultivated” brings a deep contrast to that of “vernacular”. Vernacular can be defined as music of the present place. It will be safe to say that cultivated music carries over into Vernacular music. Cultivated can also be described as imported music or brought over music. For example, Beethoven Symphony No 9, which sounds like the telling of a story of conquest, has been performed in many places around the world. Vernacular music can be thought of as music that has been created and raised within a country. Whether you listen to rap music or not, some critics say the sound changed and is not the same. For instance, taking into consideration culture and history; the music of 2Pac Shakur was said to be, too politically charged, while also discussing social issues that haunted the black community. Although Beethoven Symphony No 9 is a cultivated piece, and the vernacular piece being from Pac; both music has the same militaristic approach in style. As said before, taking culture and history into consideration; there are comparisons as well as differences.

It is the last weekend of October in New Orleans, Voodoo Festival is here and the locals are dressed to impress in the most bizarre costumes and makeup for the fun of the greatest weekend of their lives. Tourist along with new comers take selfies with groups of friends around the large white “Voodoo” lettering past the front entrance that has a line wrapped around City Park. Past the shopping stands and mini bars on the way to the stage there are more sculptures from local artist leading the passageway for festival goers. Thousands of unfamiliar faces walk toward the five stages all conversing, making a loud buzz of chatter. Beyond the gates of Voodoo, society is divisive and cruel, but one common interest that brings people from all backgrounds together. Music. Music festivals unite people into a community where there are different genres of music, opportunity to meet new people, and to discover new music.