Music: The Evolution of Marching Percussion Drumming historically has been used as a means of communication and marching percussion has followed suit. Marching percussion has evolved in large part from the military drumming lines of history. Drummers were used during the Revolutionary War and Civil War to keep armies in line and to signal friends (Rhythmspice, 1999). At night during these wars, the "Three Camps" call was played by drummers so

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Le Grand Hautbois During the reign of Louis XIII and especially Louis XIV, the courts were alive with new Baroque music and instruments. Many new wind instruments were being created with a variety of innovations and some other instruments were being newly invented. It was a time of experimentation, as these just introduced instruments had to be tried out for their range, sound and quality. Louis XIV from his childhood on

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Wearin' of the Green An Irish-American's Journey Margaret-Mary clutched her daughter's tiny hand. Watched with pride as the five-year-old waved the little Irish Flag in her other hand. It was a cold, blustery day, but then it always was on St. Patrick's Day. Yet as Margaret-Mary braved the wind and the crowds, she didn't feel the least bit cold. Never did, but especially not today. It wasn't just that today she

The children also rent decorated bikes to ride around town on for the holiday. It is a time for families to get together and celebrate with food and music and fellowship. For a lot of families from working neighborhoods, Eid celebration also includes picnics in green areas including parks, zoos, botanical gardens and even green islands on major roads (Osama, 2004)." Islam Most of Egypt is Islam. Like Christians, the Islam followers trace