This cultures way of life is completely centered around their religious beliefs to the Tide. Everything they do is for the Tide in hopes of asking for forgiveness or blessings for their community. First, lets take a look at the social structure of this group of people. Since they are living underwater in a closed bubble dome, which is 150 acres, their community is fairly small approximately 3,200 people. Since they are entrapped in the bubble dome, they are not nomadic peoples and have no communication with any other civilizations which may be around them. That means their social status within their community is very important. The most important groups of people in this community are the musicians, the leaders, and the gathers. The musicians have a very important duty to communicate with the Tide for the rest of the community. To do so, they must master many different chants and playing rhythms which all mean something different to the Tide. It is the musician’s job to know and lead every song …show more content…
Once a child has reached the age of 15 they can decide which line of work they would like to go into. If one decides they would like to be a musician and be a direct line of communication to the Tide, they must be chosen by the Tide. In order to be chosen, the young adult is given one trial run at leading a chant or song of their choice, asking for a blessing in hopes that the Tide will positively respond to their prayer. If the Tide provides what was asked for during the trial chant led by the young adult, then they have been deemed chosen to become a full fledged musician with the power to have direct communication with the Tide. Later in this essay I will discuss the ins and outs of these sacred rituals, but for now let’s move on to the most important and smallest group of this community, the
The early Cajuns did not have a social life as we know it today. Occasionally, they would attend dances, but family and friends were their main source of fun and relaxation. Because of the hardships of not being able to travel long distances, the Cajuns would gather with family for Sunday dinners and special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. One of their favorite pastimes was to gather, play cards, and sing. The families spent an extreme amount of time together. They shared their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with each other. Most importantly, they needed each other. The desire to be with family is one of the unique factors that has kept the Cajun identity so strong through time and troubles (Hebert, 1997).
The words of the call and response describe the situation the community is in – it has lost one of its members and the others feel the pain of loss – but what really allows the reader to feel pain with the community is the chant itself. By putting the words in the form of a chant, the author has given them authority and made them personal to the characters singing them. Through his description of air swinging to the rhythm and of the swaying burden (which has a connotation much different from that of “refrain”), Heyward creates an image of ...
The United States and cultural myths pertaining to this country have been a topic of discussion for many years. Stephanie Coontz’s “The Way We Wish We Were”, David Brooks’ “One Nation Slightly Divisible” and Margaret Atwood’s “A Letter to America” are all essays about different American cultural myths. Each author focuses on a different cultural myth that pertains to the United States. They explain how these myths are thwarting a realistic view of America. As well as changing the perception of the country as a whole. The major cultural myths of America among the texts are about “ideal families”, “ideal lifestyles, and a “ideal country.”
George Helmholtz, as the head of the music department at Lincoln High School, is very determined with his regular students and the gifted musicians of the band. Each semester and year at school he dreams of “leading as fine a band as there was on the face of the earth. And each year it came true”. His certainty that it was true was because he believed there was no greater dream than his. His students were just as confident and in response, they played their hearts out for them. Even the students with “no talent played on guts alone” for Helmholtz.
In America, the existence of so many different cultures and religions can inadvertently cause one religion to impose its values upon another religion. In Grace Paley’s “The Loudest Voice”, however, the school system directly imposed Christianity onto Shirley Abramowitz and other non-Christian students in the school. Teachers in the school tried to enforce Christianity onto the non-Christian children whenever and whichever way possible. The major illustration of this attempt of “brainwashing” was the production of a Christmas play performed mostly by Jewish students. This was an obvious attempt by the school to try to force the other students to learn the value and history of the Christian religion.
Music is an art and a wonderful gift to human race. It soothes, stimulates and makes us feel happy. It affects our moods in many different ways from lullaby to war cry for changes in the society. Music is actually distinct to different people. Above all, it has a transformational importance that is captured in its art and nature. Music draws our emotions and it has an impact of bridging different cultures across the continents. Slave songs were very vital channels through which all kind of information was conveyed both positive and negative.
Many people play a part in Noh performances, there is the actors and then there is the music - the chanters keep the melody and the rhythmic accompaniment is done by four instruments (video, 1:53...
The history of the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be reflected through a timeline of events, including an analysis of significant events, groups, composers, and advancements. When society envisions a Wind Ensemble, talented musicians, grand music halls, and difficult arrangements typically come to mind. However, a modern-day Wind Ensemble includes a variety of musicians, each with positive and negative aspects. In society today, music is greatly appreciated and accepted. It is considered an honor and a privilege to expose our ears to the music.
There is a line in the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare which states “There is a tide in the affairs of men /Which taken at the flood leads on to fortune”. My friends and family, I am proud to say that Clare Collins Newton represents that tide in my life and that of our two children. Consequently, because of her persistence, and by God’s grace, we were able to move from Brooklyn to Queens, and finally to Long Island. We give praise and thanks for the life we now live and enjoy. A great part of this enjoyment stems from the lasting social, financial, and spiritual relationships the family has developed with all of the wonderful people in attendance here today undoubtedly because of Clare’s warm inviting spirit, and personality. I have known
From the start, there was Musacia who had two daughters and one son: Melody who was the youngest, Apollo middle child, and Vox who was the oldest, and they all had talents of their very own. They all lived in a beautiful palace close to a beautiful river. But all of Musacia’s children were loud and annoying to others. They also would sing over each other so it would cause a great racket in the palace. And she would yell up the steps of the palace “ everyone be quiet” and they would stop for only a second and begin to fight again and sing over each other again. So she gave them all jobs to do Melody’s was to keep the song going; Apollo's was to make the song have instrumental sounds; and Vox’s was to sing.
On Wednesday, May 23rd, I attended the College Choir concert in the Reamer Campus Center. The choir performed a variety of songs, ranging from pieces in Latin to traditional American folksongs. Two of the pieces featured solos, and one even featured percussion instruments. Mrs. Elinore Farnum provided piano accompaniment for each of the songs, and performed beautifully. I was extremely impressed by the talented choir members and their ability to sing such a varied range of songs.
As one of the Church’s most iconic and important forms of worship, Gregorian chant is the product of centuries of development from past music, revisions through the ages, and its spread and assimilation of other forms of chant. Gregorian chant, although no longer vogue, still serves an important role as a method of worshipping God with Heavenly beauty through music. Just as King David played music to please the lord, all the faithful should as well, and in doing so, they will be united into one community singing together, and Gregorian chant is perhaps one of the best methods to do it.
The first piece that was played was “Beatus Vir” with Brian Glosh as the cantor. A cantor is the person who leads a congregation in singing. At the end of the performance, the 2 cantors were given special recognition because of th...
...e all contribute to the musical identity of Ireland. There are numerous opportunites to hear traditional Irish music being played. Every summer, Clare has the Doolin Folk Festival, and in Dublin, the Frank Harte Festival. Today, there is an increase in the imagination, innocvation, and collaboration of musicians. For example, The Gloaming is an Irish music group founded by fiddler Martin Hays and singer and musician Iarla O Lionaird. While The Gloaming play traditional Irish music, keeping in tune with the sound and structure of it, the band brings in a fresh sound and makes music out of poems. The connected world has led to an increase opportunities for traidititional Irish music, and it is the continuous playing of the accordion, uilleann pipes, fiddler, the collaboration of musicians, and the heart of the players that allows traditional Irish music to stay alive.
Music has played a role in society since the dawn of man. Said to be the beginning of communication in early civilization, music and dance have influenced how we think, act and treat members of our own society. Song and dance is used in rites of passage ceremonies such as births, weddings and funerals throughout the world. Jamaican and Yoruba cultures have made many contributions to our society. The uses of this music as a vehicle for political issues, values, and beliefs have been used by many musicians from different cultures. I intend to discuss the Contribution of these two contemporary cultures music and their effect on society.