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    Description This ensemble is comprised of an auditioned group of 7th and 8th graders who have had at least one complete year of musical instruction. In this ensemble, the students will be exposed to different styles of the American musical art form of jazz which would include but not be limited to: swing, bebop, ballads, Latin/Afro-Cuban, and Commercial (Rock). The big band will rehearse and perform pieces and arrangements of the preceding styles as well as work on introductory jazz improvisatory

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    Name: Chan Tsui Sze Dora Matriculation Number: U1210644K Seminar Group Time: 1330 – 1530 Seminar Group Instructor: Cikgu Zubir Assignment: Research Paper in Malay Music Date: 10 April 2013 Word Count: 2245 Contents Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Kompang 3 1.1 Features of the Kompang 4 1.2 Features of Kompang Music 4 1.3 Performance Context 6 Chapter 2: Influences on the Malay Kompang 7 2.1 Arabic Influences 7 2.2 Portuguese Influences 9

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    succession at high energy levels. There are also modern urban electric groups (called orchestras) which largely involved guitar playing. (Price, 2013). Moreover, most recently, another genre has out-grown the ballet-style djembe playing, these new ensembles have further remove traditional djembe drumming by disposing of dancers. (Charry., 1996) To date, the djembe plays an important role in the highly percussive rhythmic section in concerts and performances. (Conakry et.al) Transmission

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    traditional Thai ensembles. Neither type of ensemble has a specific name, however, they can be easily differentiated by the different types of instruments they use. One type of ensemble consists mainly of string and melodic percussion instruments (Morton, 1976). This same ensemble is responsible for providing music for plays and other stage acts. The most well-known style of music that the string and melodic percussion ensembles would perform is Pi-phat. This expression of music is distinguishable

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    The duration of the entire show was from 2- 4:55 p.m. I was captivated by Kammermusic No. 2, performed by Rebecca Krohn, Abi Stafford, Adrian Danchig-Waring, Ask la Cour, and eight- male ensemble. The beginning of the piece displayed a consoling blue backdrop as a highly arrhythmic, syncopated, and convoluted music composed by Paul Hindemith began to emanate. A bright yellow stage lighting, done by Mark Stanley, accentuated and illuminated the two principle female ballerinas, Rebecca Krohn and Abi

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    Systems biology integrates computational modelling with experimental techniques in order to better understand the function of living organisms, the regulation of their cellular processes and how these cells react to environmental perturbations [1]. Among the different computational approaches, kinetic modelling gives the most detailed representation of the biological system. These models build on the stoichiometry of the reactions, incorporating the dynamic interactions between different components

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    Throughout the school year in Music for the Masses I've enjoyed many units for a variety of reasons. Every unit carrying its own importance to me. Whether it was in film music when we were jamming to the music score since it was from our marching band show or listening to political advertisements to see how music affected the mood. There have been many moments this year in units that would make them stand out, however, my favorite unit would be music and science. Music has been a passion for me since

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    Why Connections Are Imperative On August 25, the majority freshman class and the transfer students attended the Fall Convocation, unfortunately I was unable to attend. The reason for my absence is I was attending the first University of Mississippi string orchestra practice of my college career. I was asked to join the orchestra by Dr. Riggs, a violin teacher here at the University. He gave me a scholarship to just play in the orchestra, I have been playing the violin for thirteen years now. Dr

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    Music Review : The Music

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    Music Review #2 Last Monday, October 17th, I had the privilege of seeing the performances of the University Repertoire Ensembles. They were live at the School of Music’s Malcolm Bird Recital Hall, and each ensemble played several jazz melodies that were very engaging and entertaining. The University Repertoire Ensembles included the Contemporary Ensemble (CE), the Hard Bop Ensemble (HBE), and the Brazilian Ensemble (BE). The CE performed the songs, “Have You Heard,” “Sail Away,” and “Got A Match

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    Wind Ensemble Senior Portfolio Assignment REFLECTION QUESTIONS Please answer the questions below in a thoughtful manner. 1. How has participating in wind ensemble contributed to your high school experience? (this answer must be at least 100 words) Participating in wind ensemble contributed to my high school experience was the best experience of my life. It was my first time in that school not knowing anyone, it was also my first time playing in a band and actually having my hands on and instrument

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