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A Guide to Great Home Music Practice
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Abstract: Some tips on making your individual music practice time efficient and productive.
A Musical Accent Activity
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Abstract: An activity to help music students practice using accents.
A Musical Dynamics Activity
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Abstract: An activity to introduce children to the musical concept of dynamics.
A Parent's Guide to School Band Programs
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Abstract: For the families of interested students, an introduction to the world of music education in the U.S., with an emphasis on school band programs.
A Pentatonic Scale Activity
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Abstract: An activity for elementary and middle school students that introduces a pentatonic scale often used in the music of east Asia.
A Quick Guide for Listening
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Abstract: Here is a summary of the concepts introduced in "Sound Reasoning." All apply to works of any era or style.
A renaissance of jazz and poetry
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Abstract: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great ... More »
A Short History of Wind Bands
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Abstract: A summary of the history of the ensembles that led to the modern concert, marching, and jazz bands of the U.S.
A Tempo Activity
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Abstract: For young children, a classroom activity that introduces the musical concept of tempo.
Acoustics for Music Theory
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Abstract: For adults, a short review of the physics underlying music theory.
Adding Multimedia to Your Connexions Content
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Abstract: An explanation of how to add various types of multimedia objects to your Connexions content. Examples of some of the more common multimedia objects are included.
Ajax' Kindred's Soliloquy In Africa
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Abstract: A videographical presentation of Frank Barbour Coffin's poem, followed by an uplifting audio performance of the musical composition "Zulu Prayer" by Thaumata.
Al Jarreau performs 'You Don't See Me'
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Abstract: As part of the Say Brother theater piece entitled 'Theatre in Reverse', Al Jarreau performs You Don't See Me, live in the studio.
Ancient African Kingdoms National
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Abstract: 'Dealin'' with African drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Program consists of numerous segments related to African heritage, the first of which is an excerpt from a filmstrip on the fall of the Songhay Empire in West Africa by the Afro Audiovisual Company of Boston. Additional segments include 'Bookbeat,' a ... More »
Animal Movements
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Abstract: Students will move like the animal they hear described in the music.
Another Approach To Theatre
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Abstract: Al Jarreau performs 'You Don't See Me'Program focuses on three different African American theater productions. Host Barbara Barrow introduces the topic of Black theater and stage works Raisin (the Tony-Award-winning musical for 1974), The Black Dyad (about Black male and female relationships) and 'Theatre ... More »
As if Memories Could Deceive Me
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Abstract: 'As if Memories Could Deceive Me,' 1986, documents a performance or rehearsal of the New England Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, through close-ups, split-screen effects, and collage techniques. Instruments are filmed close-up and appear in boxed-off portions of the screen. As the music rises, archival ... More »
Background of Audio Fingerprinting Project
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Abstract: Audio fingerprinting is a technology which allows identification of unknown music.
Band Boosters and Parent Groups
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Abstract: What to expect from the parent groups organized to support school band programs.
Becoming Digital: Writing About Media Change, Fall 2005
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Abstract: The computer and related technologies have invaded our daily lives, have changed the way we communicate, do business, gather information, entertain ourselves. Even technology once considered distinctly "modern" - photography, the telephone, movies, television - has been altered or replaced by faster ... More »
