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Igor Stravinsky (Primitivism & Cubism), Dan Rager
Igor Stravinsky (Primitivism & Cubism), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
Igor Stravinsky (June 17, 1882/April 6, 1971)
His works defined and incorporated the elements of Primitivism & Cubism. This short lecture discusses these principles through the following works and much more.
The Rite of Spring and The Firebird. Video example/performances bring to life this 20th century period of extremism . You are free to use and incorporate this information into your classroom courses.
Robert Schuman "Novellette In F Major", Opus. 21 No. 1 (Part 1), Dan Rager
Robert Schuman "Novellette In F Major", Opus. 21 No. 1 (Part 1), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
This paper is an analysis of Robert Schumann’s "Novellette in F Major", Op. 21 no. 1. Musical Elements include but are NOT limited to: Musical form, contour motion, tonal key centers (Major/minor), figurative motives, chordal progressions, modulations, Neapolitan and tonicization chords, thematic material, phrasing and arppegiated rhythms,chromatic mediant key relationships, rhythmic patterns and harmonic progressions. These and many other elements are explored through notational samples to better understand the analysis. Full scores are available online or can be purchased to further your own analysis.
Robert Schumann "Novellette" Opus 21- No. 1 / Full Piano Score (Part 2), Dan Rager
Robert Schumann "Novellette" Opus 21- No. 1 / Full Piano Score (Part 2), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
Full piano score to Robert Schumann’s "Novellette in F Major", Op. 21 no. 1. Find complete analysis of it in "Part 1".
The Band Came Back (Sousa -1895/Clarke - 1926/Rager - 2016), Dan Rager
The Band Came Back (Sousa -1895/Clarke - 1926/Rager - 2016), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
PowerPoint Presentation:
The Band Came Back: For lack of a better description, this music was billed as a “fantastic episode.” To catch the audience by surprise it was always programmed by Sousa as the first piece after an intermission. The house lights were turned off, revealing an empty stage. Slowly and deliberately, the musicians entered, playing singly, in pairs, trios or quartets. Each played some popular tune upon entering, sometimes with an accompaniment provided by musicians already onstage. Only after all of his players had entered and were seated did Sousa make his appearance, conducting only the last note. Although …
Musical Syntax (Music Vs. Human Language), Dan Rager
Musical Syntax (Music Vs. Human Language), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
(A Non-musical explanation for both non-musicians and musicians)
MUSICAL LANGUAGE
Vs.
HUMAN SPEECH LANGUAGE