Igor Stravinsky (Primitivism & Cubism), Dan Rager
Jun 2016
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
Feb 2016
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? …
Robert Schuman "Novellette In F Major", Opus. 21 No. 1 (Part 1), Dan Rager
Dec 2015
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
Dec 2015
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
Dec 2015
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
Dec 2015
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
History Of The Blues, Dan Rager
Dec 2014
History Of The Blues, Dan Rager
Dan Rager
This all inclusive History of the Blues introduction begins as early as 1400, when the first global trading routes began. Two early maps are enclosed from this period showing the direction and locations from which people, food and supplies were moved.
This research presentation illustrates African tribes such as the Arada, Dahomey and Fulani who sang music in their daily rituals and ceremonies long before they were moved to other continents. Early developmental music elements are introduced including spirituals, worksongs, Scottish ballads, Methodist and Baptist hymns, call and response, guttural effects, interpolated vocality, falsetto and blue notes. All of these …
J. P. Sousa Vol 15 (The Band Came Back), Dan Rager
Dec 2014
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 – …
Colours Of Saratov, Daniel Rager, Natalya Rager
Nov 2014
Colours Of Saratov, Daniel Rager, Natalya Rager
Dan Rager
The International Orchestral and Symphonic Wind Music of Dan Rager
Colours Of Saratov Concerto No. 1, Dan Rager
Dec 2002
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
