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Song Analysis - Final Project For The American Musical Experience, Agustina Checa

Open Educational Resources

Assignment designed as a final project for the undergraduate course MSH245: The American Musical Experience at Lehman College. This course surveys different musical expressions that emerged in the United States as well as the historical, social and technological contexts framing their popularization.This assignment asks students to analyze a song of their choosing performed by an American artist and to follow specific requirements in their study of this piece which include: historical and social contextualization, analysis of style, influences and lyrics, as well as the elaboration of a "listening guide" to fully appreciate the composition. Students are given the …

Crossing The Pond: The Influence Of Southern Appalachian Old-Time On Contemporary Irish Music, Amanda Morgan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Numerous studies examine Irish traditional music influencing old-time music, but few examine the influence of old-time on contemporary Irish. As our societies become more global, folk music travels faster and becomes more open to influence. Thes influences can be heard in the music of “Alfi” and “Lankum,” two ensembles steeped in Irish traditional music.

This study defines common musical elements of old-time and examines the use of those elements in two recordings: Alfi’s, “Jubilee” and Lankum’s, “The Old Man from Over the Sea.” Much of my data comes from interviews with Irish and American musicians and my own professional knowledge, …

Folk/Traditional Music Of West Virginia Arranged For Classical Guitar Ensemble, Júlio Ribeiro Alves

Music Faculty Research

My motivation for writing this book grew from my desire to better understand the people and the music heritage of West Virginia and to share the findings of my experience, with the guitar community, in the form of guitar ensemble arrangements.

Fall/Winter 2000, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Fall/Winter 2000

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Spring 1998, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Spring 1998

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Fall 1997, Wmpg 90.9

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WMPG program guide for Fall 1997

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Fall 1994, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Fall 1994

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October 1994, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for October 1994

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Fal 1993, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Fall 1993

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Spring 1992, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Spring 1992

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Spring 1991, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Spring 1991

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Fall 1987, Wmpg 90.9fm

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WMPG program guide for Fall 1987

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Fall 1986, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Fall 1986

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Spring 1986, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Spring 1986

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Cultural Commentary: Real Music About Things That Matter - The Survival Of Folk, Gil Bliss

Bridgewater Review

Following a decade-long slump, folk music is enjoying a return to popularity. The term “folk” should refer to music made by common people, not to the media definition of folk music that elicits visions of hay bales, hootenannies and country hicks. Although many younger music aficionados may not understand this, there once was a time when American musical tastes were not dictated by MTV, force-fed radio programming at even the money-hungry corporate record business. Musicians were able to entertain the public even if they had not made videos. Before electric guitars, Walkman units, microphones, stereo television, or even electricity, people …

Spring 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for Spring 1984

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Fall 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

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WMPG program guide for fall 1984.

Includes notes from Program Director, information on shows and events, and schedule.