Eric Ewazen was born Cleveland, Ohio in 1954. Studied at Eastman School of music where he received a Bachelor in Music. At Juilliard School of music where has been on the faculty since 1980, he also received his Master’s, and Doctorate under Milton Babbitt, Samuel Adler, Warren Benson, Joseph Schwantner and Gunther Schuller. Mr. Ewazen has received numerous composition awards and prizes. Of these works, many have been commissioned and performed by many soloists, and ensembles in the U.S. and overseas. His works have been in many recordings such as Summit Records, d'Note Records, CRS Records, and many others. Mr. Ewazen says, On September 11, 2001, while teaching music theory at the Juilliard School, he was dislocated due to the catastrophe
On February 25th, 2000, Adnan Syed was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, via manual strangulation six weeks prior. Brutal right? So are false convictions. Adnan Syed did not murder Hae Min Lee nor did he have anything to do with her death. However, without a doubt, Jay Wilds, his alleged partner in crime, was involved.
Though Jelly Roll Morton began his career without formal training, he grew to live an influential life. His piano style, musical notations on paper, and creative compositions thrived in the 1910s and the 1920s and even weaved its way into the later eras as musicians used Morton’s music as the foundation for their own. Even past his death, Jelly Roll Morton remains a legendary figure. His works are meticulously preserved and displayed in the prestigious Smithsonian Museum and universities around the world continue his legacy by teaching students about Jelly Roll Morton and his influential career.
Nearly a century’s worth of compositions has earned Aaron Copland extensive recognition as the foremost American composer of his time. Ironically, Copland was raised the son of Russian Jewish immigrants and inhabitant of a colorless city environment, yet would become known for producing the music of “rugged-souled Americans” (Mellers 4). Unbounded by historical musical constraints such as those present in the culture of France, where Copland studied for many years, Copland found himself free to explore and experiment in pursuit of a unique, undoubtedly American sound.
Recognized as one of the greatest all time jazz figures Duke Ellington, whose career reached over a span of fifty years was mostly known for composing thousands of influential songs. As well as constituting into jazz an ensemble of western sounds which was referred to as “American Music”. This iconic figure has left a mark in the world of jazz for centuries to come.
Leif Erickson. You may not know him, but he was the founder of America. He was a viking, one of the only ones to step foot on the North American continent. I know, you were taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. Well you were taught wrong. People can argue this but there is actually a Leif Erikson day. October 9th.
Peter Zucca, a 12 year old from Philadelphia ,Pa. was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer that not only caused him to lose some of his hearing ,but also his right leg. Despite these tough loses he did not give up. He and his mother Dawn Zucca started up the Peter Powerhouse Foundation to help other kids going through what he went through. "The Peter Powerhouse Foundation has raised about 65,000" for the kids that are going through
Edward Kennedy Ellington, American jazz composer, orchestrator, bandleader, and pianist, is considered to be the greatest composer in the history of jazz music and one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. He composed over 2000 works and performed numerous concerts during his musical career. A compilation of some of his most popular music is collected on a CD called "The Popular Duke Ellington."
Jared Nanke is a born and bred designer, artist, and visionary. Like the ancestral creatives that came before him — architects, sculptors, and others, he develops new, inventive ways to interpret business and design. Jared's background in fashion enhances this, as he shapes marketing campaigns from the ground up, overseeing branding, online and face to face.
This concert is held by the Stony Brook University music department and is to perform seven pieces of music written by seven student composers. The concert is performed in Recital Hall of Staller Center in Stony Brook University. Since it is a small hall, audiences are very close to the performers. In fact, it is the first time I am this close to the performers and the sound for me is so clear and powerful that seems like floating in front of my eyes. Among the seven pieces, “Ephemeral Reveries” and “Gekko no mori” are piano solo, “Two Songs for Joey” is in piano and marimba, “Suite” and “Fold Duet No. 1” are in woodwinds, “Elsewhere” is played by string groups, and “e, ee, ree, and I was free” is in vocal. Personally, I like the sound of piano and guitar the best. Therefore, in the latter part I will analysis two pieces in piano, “Gekko no mori” and “Two Songs for Joey”.
In conclusion, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was of the most talented jazz composers and pianists of the 20th century and did amazing work and composed some of the most famous compositions of jazz. He has gave so many jazz composers motivation to do what they love and think outside the box, he was a genius. His compositions will live through the decades inspiring musicians and composers, his talent will live forever.
His five decade career seemed to divide into three distinctive eras. Nonetheless, in order to reflect on one’s life we must start from the beginning. It was on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Anthony Mart... ... middle of paper ... ... ious music he created.
There once lived a boy named Shin Shimmerzon. He was born on the middle of the sea. He was on a boat on its way to Ant Attica. Shin was born on September 23, 1717. The way Shin was born was maybe a little strange. The way that he was born was out of his moms back. When Shin was born he was about 3’5 and he grew and grew, the most thing that shin was known for was for how much he could life. Also for how many lives he has saved with having the powers that Shin has. All the girls drooled over him because how strong and hansom he was.
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Ken Nelson (my dad) is a role model to me. He’s nice and fun and isn’t afraid of all the sports and work I do. Yes he can be annoying, but he’s just more optimistic which makes everything more exciting.