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“Paving the Way: How This Scholarship Will Help Me Achieve My Dream of Becoming a Music Educator in the Percussion Field as a First-Generation HBCU College Student Raised by a Single Parent”

career goals (music educator, percussion) and how this scholarship will assist with meeting these goals( first generation hbcu college student, raised by single mother/parent income)

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“Revolutionizing Education: How Incorporating Entertainment and Technology Can Enhance Learning”

2. The paper you write is NOT to be a boring research paper; it must be an attractive and pleasant to read. It should be fashioned like a magazine or on-line article.
3. As an entertaining, informative and persuasive article, it should include images and/or graphics in a well-designed manner.
4.  The article should be no more than 1200 words in total length (including sources/endnotes); 50 words more/less is acceptable. 
5.  The project must be done using Word (not Publisher or other software) and uploaded as a Word file.
6.  NO USAGE OF AI IS ALLOWED FOR THIS PROJECT.
7. The project Word file is to be uploaded on our Canvas site no later than Monday, May 6, at 11:59 p.m.
8. The article MUST contain at least five distinct paragraphs (more are very acceptable); 1st paragraph should contain your thesis (your restatement of the chosen prompt indicating your position); #2, #3, #4 (or more) paragraphs should contain your supports/evidence for your position; #5 Conclusion. As to your thesis, do not just make reference to (for example) “prompt #1”; restate the chosen prompt so that it indicates your position as to the prompt.
9. You must use and cite at least 3 published sources for your argument/evidence; at least one of the sources must be from a physically published source (i.e. book, magazine that has actual page numbers). Our MUS 236 textbook CANNOT be used as a source.
10.  Sources/references should be indicated within the body of your article, but the citation of the sources used are to be presented as end notes NOT foot notes. Citations should use either Chicago Manual of Style or MLA citation style. 
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“Exploring the World of Virtual Concerts: A Review of Musical Variety and Artistic Excellence” “Melodic Masterpieces: A Celebration of Classical Music with Renowned Artists”

You can choose a virtual concert from the approved list below to write on. 1. Full Concert: National Symphony Orchestra Plays Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Full Concert: National Symphony Orchestra Plays Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

(This is a really good concert with lots of musical variety and wonderful music)
 
2. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra live from Berlin, Opening concert of Musikfest Berlin 2013: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra live from Berlin, Opening concert of Musikfest Berlin 2013

 
  3. Beethoven 9 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Riccardo Muti: https://youtu.be/rOjHhS5MtvA
 
 
  4. W.A Mozart :The Magic Flute with English subtitle (complete)
(Be sure to turn on the subtitles): https://youtu.be/02u4Jf_aNPI
 
 
5. H. Purcell | Dido and Aeneas : https://youtu.be/FSXE5JrGoLY
 
6. Chamber Music Masters | Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival |           
(good because it shows each movement of each piece as it begins):

 
 
8. Purcell: A poet’s dream, da “The Fairy Queen” di H. Purcell. Soli e Coro RS – This is a fantastic production.

Purcell: A poet's dream, da "The Fairy Queen" di H.Purcell. Soli e Coro RSI, I Barocchisti, Fasolis
 
8. Mozart: Don Giovanni – with English subtitles
My cousin Rodney Gilfry is a famous opera singer. He is Don Giovanni in this production. 🙂

 
9. Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
BERLIOZ “Symphonie fantastique” complete Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Jader Bignamin
Type in title in YouTube and the video will come up
 
9. Chicago Symphony – Contemporary composers
Barenboim & Chicago Symphony Orchestra play Boulez, Debussy, de Falla, Carli

 
 
10. Herbert Blomstedt conducts the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (1999)
This is a wonderful concert with lots of variety including a solo singer, boys chorus, solo organ and violin, Beethoven’s 5th and Dona Nobis Pacem. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video.
 

 
11.Mozart | Clarinet quintet K581 in A major (Armida Quartet, Sabine Meyer) 
Category: Chamber music. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this quintet for clarinet and string quartet. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video.
12. Smetana, Rachmaninov, Dvořák, Andrei Gavrilov Piano Philharmonie Berlin Großer Saal 31.01.16
Category: Symphony orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access the video.
13. Arvo Pärt – Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste | Elbphilharmonie LIV
Category: Chamber orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video
14. LACO SummerFest — Rossini’s Sonatas — David Grossman, Bass — Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Category: Chamber concert: This is a great concert by members of our very own Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, featuring members from the string section. This concert was recently recorded and you will notice that the performers are practicing social distancing and wearing masks. New times but music carries on!Category: Chamber orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. There is even a bass jazz solo at the end!
15. Chamber Music Society: Celebration of Johannes Brahms with Jessye Norman
Category: Chamber music, Strings with the amazing Jessye Norman added on two songs. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. Thee are not consistent titles, but someone named Chris (look for the purple C) has put in the titles and when they appear in the concert, so please use this resource for your report.
16. Chamber Music Concerts Presents: Project Auricle
17. Live: Student Woodwind Chamber Music Concert
Category: Woodwind Chamber Ensemble. You will have to type in the title in YouTube fo access the concert. Lots of great pieces and variety in this concert! The selections are short and the performers are college students from Columbus University. The titles and composers come up on the video with each performance. This is a delightful concert.
18. Swan Lake by American Ballet Theatre in 2005
This ballet is by Tchaikovsky, a romantic composer.

 
19. Cinderella – Le ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris (2018)
This ballet is by Sergei Prokofiev, a contemporary composer, although the music is pretty tonal. You will have to type the title in YouTube to access the video.
 
20.. Concerts with the New York Philharmonic: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Medici-Webcasts
 
21. International Voices Houston

22. American Opera Initiative 2020-2021 | Three New 20-Minute Operas

23. Concert in Vienna with Jonas Kaufmann
This is primarily a vocal concert with soloists and orchestra. Many opera favorites included.
https://youtu.be/_eR3YDhgRkw
 

Categories
Art : Music

“Exploring the World of Virtual Concerts: A Review of Musical Variety and Artistic Excellence” “Melodic Masterpieces: A Celebration of Classical Music with Renowned Artists”

You can choose a virtual concert from the approved list below to write on. 1. Full Concert: National Symphony Orchestra Plays Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Full Concert: National Symphony Orchestra Plays Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

(This is a really good concert with lots of musical variety and wonderful music)
 
2. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra live from Berlin, Opening concert of Musikfest Berlin 2013: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra live from Berlin, Opening concert of Musikfest Berlin 2013

 
  3. Beethoven 9 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Riccardo Muti: https://youtu.be/rOjHhS5MtvA
 
 
  4. W.A Mozart :The Magic Flute with English subtitle (complete)
(Be sure to turn on the subtitles): https://youtu.be/02u4Jf_aNPI
 
 
5. H. Purcell | Dido and Aeneas : https://youtu.be/FSXE5JrGoLY
 
6. Chamber Music Masters | Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival |           
(good because it shows each movement of each piece as it begins):

 
 
8. Purcell: A poet’s dream, da “The Fairy Queen” di H. Purcell. Soli e Coro RS – This is a fantastic production.

Purcell: A poet's dream, da "The Fairy Queen" di H.Purcell. Soli e Coro RSI, I Barocchisti, Fasolis
 
8. Mozart: Don Giovanni – with English subtitles
My cousin Rodney Gilfry is a famous opera singer. He is Don Giovanni in this production. 🙂

 
9. Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
BERLIOZ “Symphonie fantastique” complete Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Jader Bignamin
Type in title in YouTube and the video will come up
 
9. Chicago Symphony – Contemporary composers
Barenboim & Chicago Symphony Orchestra play Boulez, Debussy, de Falla, Carli

 
 
10. Herbert Blomstedt conducts the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (1999)
This is a wonderful concert with lots of variety including a solo singer, boys chorus, solo organ and violin, Beethoven’s 5th and Dona Nobis Pacem. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video.
 

 
11.Mozart | Clarinet quintet K581 in A major (Armida Quartet, Sabine Meyer) 
Category: Chamber music. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this quintet for clarinet and string quartet. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video.
12. Smetana, Rachmaninov, Dvořák, Andrei Gavrilov Piano Philharmonie Berlin Großer Saal 31.01.16
Category: Symphony orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access the video.
13. Arvo Pärt – Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tõnu Kaljuste | Elbphilharmonie LIV
Category: Chamber orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. Subtitles are also present on the video
14. LACO SummerFest — Rossini’s Sonatas — David Grossman, Bass — Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Category: Chamber concert: This is a great concert by members of our very own Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, featuring members from the string section. This concert was recently recorded and you will notice that the performers are practicing social distancing and wearing masks. New times but music carries on!Category: Chamber orchestra. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. A good advantage to navigating this concert is if you click on “Show More” all the works are listed and when they appear in the concert. There is even a bass jazz solo at the end!
15. Chamber Music Society: Celebration of Johannes Brahms with Jessye Norman
Category: Chamber music, Strings with the amazing Jessye Norman added on two songs. You will have to type the title into YouTube to access this beautiful concert. Thee are not consistent titles, but someone named Chris (look for the purple C) has put in the titles and when they appear in the concert, so please use this resource for your report.
16. Chamber Music Concerts Presents: Project Auricle
17. Live: Student Woodwind Chamber Music Concert
Category: Woodwind Chamber Ensemble. You will have to type in the title in YouTube fo access the concert. Lots of great pieces and variety in this concert! The selections are short and the performers are college students from Columbus University. The titles and composers come up on the video with each performance. This is a delightful concert.
18. Swan Lake by American Ballet Theatre in 2005
This ballet is by Tchaikovsky, a romantic composer.

 
19. Cinderella – Le ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris (2018)
This ballet is by Sergei Prokofiev, a contemporary composer, although the music is pretty tonal. You will have to type the title in YouTube to access the video.
 
20.. Concerts with the New York Philharmonic: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Watch-and-Listen/Medici-Webcasts
 
21. International Voices Houston

22. American Opera Initiative 2020-2021 | Three New 20-Minute Operas

23. Concert in Vienna with Jonas Kaufmann
This is primarily a vocal concert with soloists and orchestra. Many opera favorites included.
https://youtu.be/_eR3YDhgRkw