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¶ … conservatory of music majoring in piano performance. I have chosen this field of study because ever since I was a child, I have already loved music. Listening to music became my life and soul. Music has done and is doing a lot for me. It provided me with company when I am alone. Listening to music also became my mode of relaxation. Music helps me ease my body and mind. I was so inspired when I listen to music, inspired by the craftsmanship of how every music is created, wondering how composers come up with a complete music composition.
Lead by the inspirations that I gained from the different and wonderful music that my ear was fed, I began to aspire of becoming a musician. Still a child, I entered a small music school where I was taught of playing the piano. From here, my admiration to music was transformed slowly from being just a listener into a music player....
This was the start of my desire to learn more about music. Hence, when I was about to college, I decided to take a course in music. I chose this field of study because I believe that I have a talent in it. I want to explore more in the field of music, not just in playing the piano but in playing the other musical instruments as well. I have never outgrown my love for music, and I believe that my interest in this field of study will grow more as I learn more about music.
Aside from my interest in music, another reason why I chose this field of study is because of my objectives and goals as a musician. I am hoping that I can soon share to others my skills and talent in playing different musical instruments. There are so many things that I admire in music that are the reason for some of my objectives and goals. For instance, I admire listening to acoustic music like…
As far as Repertoirethe following web site www.kith.org/jimmosk/piano.html, listed the following: Feinberg, Aleksandrov, Medtner, Tcherepnin, Mompou, Friedman, Tausig, Persichetti, Blumenfeld, Sinding, Sitsky, Nielsen. When you click on one of the name provided it gives you more information. For example Feinberg, Samuil Evgenevich (1890-1972). A pianist of the very first rank, a pedagogue responsible for the Soviet theory of legato playing, and a composer who stood in the vanguard of 1920s futurism,
" This he maintained was the highest honor he could claim. " (Seroff, 1956, 113) Some of the melodies that Claude Achille Debussy created for example the C'est l'Extase' -- based on the ninths and series of common chords has continuous modulations which are embedded with a lot of changing tones and may have been symbolic of a breeze and the sounds of small voices. Like wise the use of rhythmic
Tori Amos In music, most artists will face a number of challenges. This is because there are struggles they will endure to become successful. At the same time, they have to be able to remain relevant and adapt with the music. This means creating a unique sound which can combine a number of elements together. In the case of Tori Amos, she was able to create a one of a kind
Charlie Parker Music: The music of United States changed significantly during the twentieth century, and each generation went on to develop its own music. These were all immensely popular, had strong rhythmic touch and were very different from the earlier forms which existed. These were used for dancing or just for the purpose of listening. When the twentieth century started it was the time for a variety called Ragtime. After the end
" Journal of Band Research 47(2) (2012, Spring): 27-31. Print. This journal article provides a concise biography of Hindemith as well as a comparative analysis of three recordings of one of his symphonies. The point is made by these authors that Hindemith is still widely regarded as one of the leading musicians of the 20th century and was without peers during his lifetime. Bowles, Paul and Timothy Mangan. Paul Bowles on Music.