Aint No Stoppin Us Now- NSU Spartan Legion Band

This is the most rhythmically intricate arrangement I have ever heard. The use of harmony and color in the cylindrical and conical of the brass is ingenious. This is the kind of performances that make me proud to be an alumnus of the Legion. LOYAL TO THE LEGION!!

What Makes a Melody?

This is one of the greatest melodies of modern time.

Nationalist Composers

Musical nationalism refers to the use of musical ideas or motifs that are identified with a specific country, region, or ethnicity, such as folk tunes and melodies, rhythms, and harmonies inspired by them. Musical nationalism can also include the use of folklore as a basis for programmatic works including opera. The following clips are nationalist composers.

Assignment:
Choose one composer and write a paper about the person. The paper should include where the composer is from, a brief biography of the composers background and several examples of what makes this person a nationalist composer. Are there any composers or artist that you know of today that could be described as a "Nationalist Composer?" Why?
Your paper shall be 600- 800 words in length, double spaced using 12 pt font in Times New Roman. Include a cover sheet and works cited page at the end. No less than 3 sources should be used. The works cited page can be in MLA or APA format.

The Moldau - by Bedrich Smetna


Marche Slave - by Peter I Tchaikovsky


The Afro-American Symphony - by William Grant Still


In The Hall Of The Mountain King - By Edvard Grieg

FAMU is ROCKING in this clip!!!!

From ordinary to Extraordinary in one moment!

Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

The Stars and Stripes Forever - John Phillip Sousaaaa

This is perhaps Sousa's most famous march of all time.

Sempre Fidelis by John Phillip Sousa

John Phillip Sousa was born in Washington D.C. November 6, 1854 and and died in Washington D.C. March 6, 1932. Mr Sousa was a child prodigy having studied music from the age of 3. He started on the violin and learned how to play all of the instruments in the wind band. He is the most memorable conductor of the Presidents Own Marine Band (1880 - 1890) After leaving the Marine Band Mr Sousa started his own band that propelled his music to higher heights. John Phillip Sousa's most notable contribution to the wind band is the Sousaphone. The instrument was made by C.G. Conn at the request of Mr. Sousa. He wanted a low brass instrument that would play over the ensembles head whether sitting or standing.

Rhapsody In Blue - Gershwin (Required listening for all woodwind players in ALL CLASSES.

Lincolnshire Posy - Percy Grainger (Required Listening for ALL CLASSES.

American Shape Note Singing

Great Job on the 12 bar blues

Excellent Tone Quality

KUDOs FAMU from an OG Legion admirer.

Shape Note Singing - American Folk Music

What are the Time Signatures in this music?

The Flute Reborn

A MAGNIFICENT SOUND

Which of the 5 ingredients for a successful performance would apply to improve this passage?

Music in the key of Percussion

The Thunderer March

S.O.S. Band

MMWV100 - Coming Soon

Hurricane Katrina was a storm that will go down in the history of time in the United States. Beginning September 2005, the MAGNIFICENT Marching "V100" Warriors of NRHS dedicated it's school fight song to the hurricane victims in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. History. We are continually in prayer for the victims of Hurrican Katrina. May God Bless


Assignment:
Study the form and structure as compared to your current version. Identify the pulse and accents. Be prepared for in class analysis.

Exellence Is The Standard Not The Goal

WOW!!!!

How can this 5 year old boy play the trumpet with such high musicianship?

Style and Class

Describe what makes a marching style unique?
Corp Style
High Step
Half time
Quick Step
Goose Step

Washington Post March

What are the 5 parts of a march? Be prepared to play the three main melodic ideas in the march (1st, 2nd and trio) The third strand is a repeat of which section?

Final Pursuit

Small Instrumental Ensemble Class BLK 2 (Due 9/25/09)

Considering the 5 main ingredients for a successful music performance, provide a rating for each ingredient on a scale of 1 - 10. One is the lowest rating and 10 is the highest. Anything below a rating of 5 must have a suggestion for improvement.

Beautiful

Way to go WARRIORS!!! Nice balance and blend. You are singing through your instruments.

March of the Belgium Parachutist

Percy Aldridge Grainger

Grainger authority Ronald Stevenson has used this piece as an example of how deeply influenced Grainger was by the harmonies of African-American spiritual singing, which often embeds the main melody in the middle of the texture. Thus, Grainger harmonizes all around this Sussex folk tune, not just below it. The initial bars are straightforward enough, every note of the slow melody supported by a chord with a little rocking figure emerging in the rhythm. The harmonization becomes richer in the second statement, where Grainger builds a modest climax but devotes the second half of the section to a long, gradual decrescendo, the melody ending in harmonic simplicity and peace. ~ All Music Guide

Check out the Trumpet sound in this march.

Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie Doon

True students of music will always seek to learn the true meaning of melody within a piece of music. - Mr. Woodis

Fanfare for the Great Hall by Jack Stamp

I prefer a faster tempo yet, overall Great Performance!

Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie Doon

Make Up Assignment for March 2009

From what time in world history is the Gregorian Chant? Describe the the origins of the Gregorian Chant and what kind of music was born from this time in history. Your response must be typed and double spaced using 12pt font and Times New Roman. The paper shall be 800 - 1000 words in length with citations in MLA or APA format. No abstract is required. You shall have your name, class, date and title on a coverpage with a separate bibliography in the rear.

How Delightful.

The Purple Carnival

Rate each
(1= superior, 5 = poor)
Tone quality
Intonation
Right Note
Right Rhythm
Interpretation

The Ayers of Agincourt

Rate each category:
(1 = superior, 5 = poor)
Tone Quality
Intonation
Right Notes
Right Rhythm
Interpretation

Emparata Overture

Rate each on a scale of 1 - 5
(1=superior, 5 = poor)
Tone Quality
Intonation
Right Note
Right Rhythm
Interpretation

Have a Happy President's Day

The Bare Necessities