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- How Do You Learn to Play Piano from Chord Symbols?learn to play piano using chord symbols and fake sheets.
- Piano Studies Are Essential for All Music MajorsMost good music schools will require all students to take piano as a second study instrument if piano is not their main instrument. This requirement is often called "Piano Proficiency".
- Is the Music of Today Material Escapism or is it of Greater Musical Value?This article is an answer to an article by Michael Serazio that calls modern music material escapism, highlighting all exceptions to his rule and my perspective on music today of varying genres: pop, rock, rap and more.
- Jerome Kern and the Fusion of Opera with Popular American CultureThis article is an analysis of stereotypes, character behavior, and musical roles in Jerome Kern's 1927 musical "Show Boat" and they specifically relate to the fusion of the dramatic opera tradition with popular American culture.
Music Doesn't Offend YouMany times music gets stereotyped by the common lyrics that are associated with that style.- Top 15 Films About MusicThroughout film history, we have seen many movies covering music. here is the best 15 of these films, ranging from comedies to biographies, the dark to the light- and all music in between.
What Are the Different Music Genres?From country to pop to rock, there are many different music genres that exist in the musical world today. Here is a list of some of the different genres of music as well as their unique characteristics, from sounds to instruments.- A Brief Study of Painting, Music, Theater and DanceFor a College and Visual Performing Arts class.
- Musical Theater: Why I Love ItI'm going to attempt to explain why I am so passionate about musical theater.
What Is a Musical Film?Like musical theater, musical film combines songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to convey a story.- Modern Music: Is it Really Music?In our current era of music, it is solely called "Modern Music". But with such an open-ended term comes an open-ended style. Modern music is anything from string quartets to pure silence. But should it be?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Musical Theater Professor Tim Fink Talks About Integrating Music and TheaterTim Fink, twenty-year Artistic Director of the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Summer Theater and Professor in the Musical Theater Department, gave a lively talk, "Music Versus Theater: War of the Roses."- Music: Not a Language, but an ExpressionPeople often say music is the universal language. I disagree with that strongly. Allow me to prove my statement here.
- 10 Things to Know About MusicMusic is a wide subject, and here are 10 fun things you can know about it.
Music and 21st Century Culture on the DeclineIt is often said the music that is popular in a given cultural helps define the current society. This article examines todays popular music scene and it's role in early 21st century culture in the United States.- Canadian Guitarist Will Turn on Latin Heat at Royal Oak Music TheatreJesse Cook comes to Royal Oak with his flamenco-rumba guitar style.
- The Musical Landscape of Columbia, MissouriReview of the diverse musical landscape and festivals in Columbia, Missouri
- The Royal Oak Music Theatre Specializes in Different Types of EntertainmentThe Royal Oak Music Theatre at 318 W. Fourth St. between Washington and Lafayette avenues specializes in different types of entertainment.
- Regarding My Attitude Toward Musical TheaterAn editorial inspired by the backlash against Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The injuries are unfortunate, but the theater fans and creative team should not be punished.
- Contemporary Music in the Music ClassroomShouldn't we be a little more respectful of contemporary music, especially in our music classrooms? This is what this article is about. We need to allow contemporary composers a chance to showcase what they have and to teach our students something.
Heart of the Tin Trunk is Musical Theater from the Heart of TexasThe heart of Texas is revealed through an original musical theater piece that chronicles the trials and tribulations of an immigrant Czech family.- Biology and Evolution of MusicWhat are the practical functions of music, if it is only used for sexual selection purposes, the use of "motherese", the possible intention of the bone flute that was found 36,000 years ago, and connection between human and apes musically.
- History of the Royal Oak Music TheatreThe Royal Oak Music Theatre has been an entertainment destination for over 80 years.
- Music Notes: A Powerful LanguageIf language is a medium for expressing human thoughts, then music is one language that is understood all throughout the world. The power of musical expression and its far-reaching impact are discussed in this article.
Interpreting and Writing About MusicHow to listen to music critically and write a review of a selected piece of music does not have to be as difficult as it might seem to both trained musicians and non-musicians.- Check Out Europe's Dimmu Borgir at the Royal Oak Music TheatreDimmu Borgir, a Norwegian symphonic black metal band, is coming to Royal Oak Music Theatre.
Personnel Responsible for Music InstructionA description of the roles of music specialists and music supervisors in the music classroom.- Goals of a Music ProgramA short overview on what music classrooms should be aiming toward when teaching music.
- Youthful Comic Bo Burnham Booked at Royal Oak Music TheatreComic/musician Bo Burnham has turned 20, but he still creates satire about teenage life.
Burn the Floor - Ballroom ReinventedAn exciting afternoon spent with a good friend at the California Musical Theatre watching the Broadway production of Burn the Floor.
Exclusive Casey James Interview -- Part OneInterview with American Idol finalist and newly-signed Sony/BNA recording artist Casey James as he prepared to leave his home in Texas for Nashville.- Royal Oak Music Theatre SPSC Halloween Boo Bash 2010 with WSG Killer FlamingosLooking for some hoppin' Halloween happenings? Don't miss out on the Royal Oak Music Theatre's Stay and Play Boo Bash 2010, October 29, 2010 at 7:45. Ticket price includes four bottles of beer or three cocktails and music of WSG Killer Flamingos.
- College Musical Theatre Audition HelpIf you are one of the thousands of young people auditioning for top college and university musical theatre programs read on for some practical and hopefully helpful advice on preparing for your college musical theatre auditions.
- What to Wear to a Musical Theatre Dance AuditionThroughout the country thousands of aspiring musical theatre majors are beginning the college audition process. Here are some tips on what to wear and what not to wear to a college dance audition.
Royal Oak Music Theatre to host "Bras for a Cause""Bras for a Cause" comes back to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Saturday, September 18th.- Digital Musicians: Choosing & Knowing Your GenreThe truth is, there is an infinite amount of genres available to create music for. In this article we discuss everything about choosing the appropriate genre
- Ten Dark MusicalsNot all musicals are bright and cheerful. Some are dark and even a bit scary, here are ten of the best scary musicals
- Funny Musical Theater Solos for the Side-Splitting AltoFor humorous altos and mezzos, find the perfect theater solo to tickle anyone's funny bone. Sing comfortably and still have an enjoyable and memorable performance.
- The Concept of Text to MusicThis article explores the musical concept art of text to music and how this form of algorithmic music can be created.
- A Record of Musical AestheticsA record of the learning I have acquired on the musical aesthetics of cultures other than those of Western traditions.
