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    Music is something that many people can easily get lost in, whether it is listening to it or playing it. One thing that no one thinks about often is the amount of funding that is actually given to the music programs, even the ones in Arizona. For some people, music is their world and for others, it is a source of relaxation. If the music programs in Arizona do not receive an adequate amount of funding, people will no longer be able to benefit from all the great things that happen within the program

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    questions. First thoughts: By reading the abstract one can gain the knowledge that due to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, LTC facilities are required to provide the highest well-being for its residents. It states that the therapeutic use of music could be a method to decrease the disruptive vocalizations associated with patients with dementia. 2. Read the Introduction. This is the beginning of the article, which contains information about the author’s interest in the research, why they chose

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    Five Key Roles involved in the production of a Musical: 1) The director is, “a person who supervises the production of a show (as for stage or screen) usually with responsibility for action, lighting, music, and rehearsals” (merriam-webster.com). They are important because they bring the vision of the show to life and ensure that everyone is doing his/her part to aid in that process. 2) The choreographer is, “someone who composes choreography” (Lexicon Publications 174). In essence, the choreographer

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    This paper discusses the copyright law in Canada connected with an ethical line in music sharing. Before embarking on the discussion, it is imperative to understand what copyright entails under the umbrella of intellectual property; the latter refers to intangible property, which is entirely a creation of the mind (Alexander & Penalver, 2012, p. 188). Copyright is the exclusive right granted to the original author of literary work. In this effect, it prevents other people from using an authorship

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    Effects of Music Therapy on Reducing Pain in the Terminally Ill Pain, increased weakness, decreased intake of food and fluid, altered breathing patterns are some physical symptoms often experienced by the terminally ill (Kouch, 2006 as cited in Leow, Drury & Poon, 2010). Treating pain in the terminally ill is very important and challenging for nurses. Therefore, it is important to use both pharmacologic and nonpharmacological methods to reduce pain. The ability of nurses to use music therapy as

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    Music as a Psychological Force “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” French writer Alphonse de Lamartine immaculately summarized society’s preconceptions and widely accepted notions about music. Music is often incorporated in daily life, fluctuating from being used as a tool to combat silence and boredom, to acting as a method of expression for emotions, and events. However, the power of music is monumental, and the idea that it is so greatly entwined with numerous

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    College is one of the most expensive experiences most people go through at some point in their lives. Going to college often results in a unspeaking amount of debt from students loans as a result of students being unable to financially pay the school off with their own income. So understandably there is a considerable amount of pressure one encounters when they have to choose a major. They have to choose a major that is going to guarantee them a financial future where they will not only have to rely

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    idols. Not only were fans able to relate to her musical lyrics, they were also amazed by her timeless voice, which no other artist during the time had. Because of her great voice and ground breaking musical hits as well as her ventures outside of the music industry, Whitney Houston is said to be one of the greatest singers of all time. Till this day, she is still considered a musical icon,

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    The modern term for it is "music". The word music, though, comes from the Latin word that means "the art of Muse". Muse means to reflect, to be absorbed in thought. Are we "absorbed in thought" as we're listening to our headphones? Of course not. Music has become something that, instead of musing upon, we have begun to place in the background of our world, in the gray area of our day. Many of us would claim not to "have time" to muse upon the music we listen to, and this is

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    Introduction Over time, the world has seen many outstanding musicians, and so much fantastic music. Each highly remembered composer or musician changed the way we think and see the world. They give us new ideas, and music is a wonderful way to convey moods and emotions. Each also slightly changed music itself. Handel was one of the greatest of these people. He was a superior composer who largely influenced and expanded music. Background George Frideric Handel was born in Germany, but found his future in England

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