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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.
In Search Of The Wind-Band (Video Trailer) Book Video Excerpts From Around The Globe, Dan Rager
In Search Of The Wind-Band (Video Trailer) Book Video Excerpts From Around The Globe, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
“International Instrumental Dissemination” describes instrument types in 16 countries that include Rock & Roll to Sousa and Puccini. This book explores detailed and precise history. The 21 chapters contain hundreds of photos, videos, mp3 and pdf files bringing to life unknown cultures and ensembles from around the globe from which I visited and recorded first hand. The book is designed to take an entire semester to study and explore. I promise you have never heard or seen most of these groups much less the enormous, precise evolution of instruments presented in the book. Where did our modern instruments evolve from? …
The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager
The Interaction Of Music And Dance In Africa, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
This article examines the role of music and dance in African life and how it is intertwined with the culture. The author investigates many styles, elements and ngomas to show how they are used in daily life from the womb to the grave.
Music and other art forms are an inseparable part of African life and are culminated into everyday activities. Instrumental, singing and dance are art forms embedded in the diverse cultures of African peoples and their traditions, beliefs, values, religions and artistic expression.
According to the author, traditional arts practices can contribute to creativity, perception and understanding of …
J. P. Sousa Vol 15 (The Band Came Back), Dan Rager
J. P. Sousa Vol 15 (The Band Came Back), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
1 Prince Charming – March (1928) 3:41 2 Across the Danube – March (1877) 2:25 3 The Band Came Back (arr. Dan Rager) (1895/1926)* 13:35 4 Magna Charta – March (1927) 2:34 5 Chris and the Wonderful Lamp – Electric Ballet from Act II (1899)* 3:36 6 Legionnaires – March (1930) 2:51 7 Chopin arr. Sousa: Nocturne No. 11 (1838)* 6:43 8 Volunteers – March (1918) 3:23 9 Désirée – Selections (1884/1894)* 8:46 0 Pet of the Petticoats – March (1883) 1:57 ! Gliding Girl – Tango (1912) 3:32 @ Ben Bolt – March (1883) 2:51 # Yorktown Centennial – …
Argentine Dances (6 Mvts.)
Dan Rager
USA Premiere of Argentine Dances by the Case Western University Winds, Cleveland, OH. Composed for Ruben Flores Garcia and the Gilardo Gilardi Conservatory of Music in La Plata, AR.
Argentine Conducting Tour, Dan Rager
Argentine Conducting Tour, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
Excerpt of conducting tour in La Plata & Buenos Aries, Argentina with host Meastro Ruben Flores Garcia. Features the Gilardo Gilardi Windorchesra.
Argentine Educational Conducting / Lecture Tour, Dan Rager
Argentine Educational Conducting / Lecture Tour, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
2013 Conducting / Lecture tour and Misc. in La Plata, Buenos Airies, Argentina. Video excerpt includes my host, Maestro Ruben Flores Garcia, conductor of the Gilardo Gilardi Conservatory of Music, author and international musician.
Hounds Of Spring (Geauga Wind Ensemble), Dan Rager
Hounds Of Spring (Geauga Wind Ensemble), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
1) Gavorkna Fanfare - Jack Stamp
2) The Hounds of Spring - Alfred Reed
3) Horn Concerto Opus No. 8 - Strauss/Arr. C. Yeago (F Horn Soloist Natalya Rager) 4) Belle of the Ball - Leroy Anderson
5) Prairie Songs - Pierre LaPlante
6) Walls of Zion - Greg Danner
7) Concord - Clare Grundman
8) Blues for A Killed Cat
9) Bugler's Holiday - Leroy Anderson
10) Coriolan Overture - Beethoven/arr: Dan Rager
11) Irish Tune From County Derry - Percy A. Grainger
12) Bill Bailey - Cannon/arr: David Marshall
13) Americans We - Henry Fillmore
You've Been Very Goood! (Fennell Sym. Winds), Dan Rager
You've Been Very Goood! (Fennell Sym. Winds), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
1) White Christmas - Robert Russell Bennett
2) A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson
3) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Coats/arr: James Swearingen
4) O Holy Night - Adam/ arr: Donze
5) Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson
6) The Christmas Song - Torme & Wells/arr: John Higgins
7) And the Herald Angels Sang - Trad. arr: James Swearingen
8) Winter Wonderland - Smith & Bernard/arr: David Bennett
9) Brazilian Sleigh Bells - Faith/arr: J. Warrington
10) Home for Christmas - S. Markham
11) Stille Nacht (Silent Night) - Gruber/arr: Dan Rager
12) Do You Hear What I Hear/Snow …
American Night At The Pops (In Russia), Dan Rager
American Night At The Pops (In Russia), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
Concert excerpts from a 2003 performance in Saratov, Russia with the Volga Windorchestra.
- Americans We (March)
- Clarinet Candy
- Disney at the Movies
Colours Of Saratov Concerto No. 1, Dan Rager
Colours Of Saratov Concerto No. 1, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
Video is an excerpt of concerto No. 1
COLOURS OF SARATOV
(Concerto for Solo F Horn and wind band, 3 Mvts.)
Premiered by the Saratov Volga Windorchestra of Russia
Soloist: Natalya V. Medvedeva/Rager
GLME-68 $150.00 Grade 4
A full orchestra version is available.
COLOURS OF SARATOV
(Premiered by Saratov Philharmonic Orchestra)
Concerto in 3 Mvts./Full Orchestra
Dan Rager
GLME-73 $150.00 Grade 4
Percussion Wonderland (Cleveland Percussion Ensemble), Dan Rager
Percussion Wonderland (Cleveland Percussion Ensemble), Dan Rager
Dan Rager
1) Deck the Halls/O Little Town of Bethlehem
2) We Three Kings
3) God Rest Ye Merry Gentalmen
4) *Wencelas's Favorite Things
5) *Do You Hear What I Hear
6) Joy To the World
7) *O Holy Night
8) Jingle Bells
9) *The Little Drummer Boy
10) The First Noel/Away In A Manger/O Come All Ye Faithful
11) Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
12) *Percussion Wonderland
13) Silent Night
14) We Wish You A Merry Christmas
*Arrangements by Dan Rager
For Unto Us, Dan Rager
For Unto Us, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
1) O Come All Ye Faithful - arr. Kirkland
2) Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Wilson/arr: Dan Rager
3) Three Christmas Traditions - Dan Rager
4) God Rest Ye Meery, Gentlemen - M. McGregor
5) Jingle Bells/Sleigh Ride - arr: Dan Rager
6) Quints & Quarts - Albert O. Davis (Commission)
7) French Carol - K. Snell
8) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Trad./arr: Dan Rager
9) A Santa Claus Medley - G. Viebranz
10) Once In Royal David's City - M. McGregor
11) For Unto Us - Handel/arr: Dan Rager
12) It Came …