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" In the comparative analysis of rock vs. Bach, there appears to be no recognizable competition between the two. The true audiences of the two forms of music are as extreme as mid-day and mid-night. There are some who fail to recognize Rock as music at all. They view this type of simple expression as not even related to music. The Rock advocates, on the other hand, often look upon their ancestral heritage as meaningless musical "jive." There is also, admittedly, the m.o.r. (middle of the road) crowd, which seems to enjoy some of each of the before-mentioned music. These more broad-minded patrons are often seen attending the chamber music societies as well as the rock concerts.

When Bach was alive, he was well-known primarily as an organist, not as a composer. "It took a hundred years for people to discover from his music what a great genius he was.""

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"First Movement: The movement is in sonata-allegro form, and characterized generally by the regular phrasing of its cut-time meter (in 2- and 4-bar groups). The exposition, development, and recapitulation sections are roughly balanced on a ratio of 4-3-5, and the textural qualities of the three sections are basically homophonic-contrapuntal-homophonic (with considerable quasi-contrapuntal decoration of the harmony). Orchestrally, the strings provide the foundation for most of the writing, although the winds are particularly important for their use in the major transitional points of the form. The beginning of the development section (ms. 102-105) and the retransition (ms. 160-166) are ... "

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"The rock and roll film came into being at the same time as the music began to make itself known. The use of "Rock Around the Clock" in The Blackboard Jungle was one of the first instances of this type of music serving as background to a film, though it was only used in the titles and was not embedded into the film itself in any significant degree. The music was popular, though, and within a short time films specifically about the music were being produced. The early films were primarily intended to assuage parental concerns, though they usually had an attitude of defiance as well. Over time, though, rock became more and more associated with the idea of the outlaw. Performers in the early films were clean-cut types trying to make a success with something new and innovative, but over time this image shifted to the musician as ... "

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"The subject, of this report is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as a child prodigy. The discussion will focus on Mozart's early life, up to his 18th year, including the influences exerted on Mozart by his father and others with whom he came in contact, and the young Mozart's accomplishments during this period.
Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756, the seventh and last child of Leopold and Maria Anna Mozart. Of the seven, only he and the fourth child Maria Anna (Nannerl) survived (Sadie 1). Theirs was a very musical household, Mozart's father Leopold being an able violinist in his own right, and court and chamber composer in Salzburg. He wrote church pieces, symphonies, concertos, clavier sonatas, and also an important study of the violin (Thompson 1442). Mozart's sister Nannerl also possessed an exceptional musical ability, although(...)"

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" Proposal
To introduce the use of computer technology into the music education curriculum.
Introduction
There is no doubt in any parent or educator's mind that music is firmly established as one of the fine arts upon which western civilization is grounded, so recognized since the ancient Greeks (Aristotle, 1963). Music, based upon mathematics, has transcended language as a mode of communication between cultures and between eras (Toynbee, 1972, pp. 464-473). Computer technology, meanwhile, has emerged as today's link to the future. Computer literacy is an increasing requirement for successful (...)"

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" Many prevalent theories of political and social change found in the Western world today fail to acknowledge the significance of music and other art forms in political and social movements. If I were to assert that music contributes to the effectiveness of a social movement, few would seriously consider the validity of my assertion and even fewer would stand by me in support of the claim (Heckman 158). The lack of attention given music and the overemphasis of economics and politics in the writings of modern political thinkers have given rise to the belief that music plays a trivial role, if any at all, in promoting social change. Is this true? Do songs play a relatively small role in social movements? We can answer this question by examining the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. In such an (...)"

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"This paper will be concerned with the effects of rock and roll on society. Throughout its history, rock and roll music has had a profound impact on its fans. In addition to providing a source of entertainment, rock and roll provides its fans with a particular, identifiable fashion. This fashion, which undergoes changes with each passing generation, provides a unique identity and lifestyle for its adherents. From the origins of rock and roll in the 1950's, this fashion has evolved through a variety of movements, including folk rock, acid rock, punk rock, heavy metal, and rap. In each of these movements, however, it can be seen that the prevailing style of rock and roll music and fashion has always had a powerful influence on the youth of the time. In this regard, it has been noted that rock and roll music "acts as an acute and often liberating expression of generation-wide feelings ... "

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"Music therapy is a viable and useful alternative to more traditional psychological therapeutic methods. As an approach, it is integrated and affects almost every aspect of the body and mind. Moreover, using music therapy to replace or accentuate more traditional therapies often shows considerable success. In particular, these successes are notable in handicapped children, adolescents, and adults. Besides the handicapped, music therapy also benefits people who have emotional or expressive problems.

Music therapy has the ability to cross boundaries of culture, race, and age, and provides a viable means of adjusting behaviors that are difficult to regulate with other types of therapy. In fact, the functionality of music therapy is shown to be very useful with blind, disturbed, or handicapped persons who ... "

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"This paper will discuss the life and work of the Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky in terms of his relationship to the Romantic movement in music. Tchaikovsky was born in 1840 in the town of Votinsk in Russia. Although he learned to play the piano as a child, his family wanted him to pursue a career as a lawyer. For this reason, Tchaikovsky began attending the St. Petersburg School of Jurisprudence at the age of 10, and by the age of 19 he obtained a position as clerk in the Ministry of Justice. However, at the age of 22, Tchaikovsky decided to give up his life as a lawyer in order to become a composer of music. He went to the Conservatory of St. Petersburg for his musical training, and after graduation he got a job as a music teacher in Moscow.

Unfortunately, Tchaikovsky's change of career was not enough ... "

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"This paper will be concerned with African influences on Afro-American jazz and dance. The roots of Afro-American jazz can be traced back to the early 17th century, when African slaves were first brought to America from their homeland. These slaves came from various parts of Africa, and they brought a great variety of indigenous music and dance with them. In Africa, music and dance had played a vital role in both religious worship and everyday life. The tribal peoples of Africa had developed many types of songs for special occasions as well as specific dances which were intended to accompany the songs. The closely woven interrelationship between music and dance was thus strongly fixed in the minds of the early African slaves. As noted by one music historian, "in Africa . . . dance and song are intimately associated aspects of a single art" "

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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the book "Handel" by Christopher Hogwood.

This biography of the great German composer whose greatest renown was in England is regarded by many critics as the "definitive" work on the man and his music, and the most esteemed. Mr. Hogwood's background doubtless has much to do with this view, since he was a founder member of the Early Music Consort of London and from 1968 to 1976 was a regular member of that ensemble. He is also a world class conductor, having made his American debut in 1981 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. He has since conducted orchestras all over America, and is something of a "Handel expert."

Handel's father intended that the boy should go in the Civil Service, considered a noble profession at the time."

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"The Grateful Dead have been in existence since 1965, and the core of the band is still made up of its original members. The band has released more than twenty albums over the course of its long career. In addition, the Grateful Dead have always maintained an extensive touring schedule. Fans of the group, known as "Deadheads," often follow the band from city to city during these tours, which have proved quite lucrative for the band. In fact, Forbes magazine has ranked the Grateful Dead as twenty-ninth out of the forty highest-paid entertainers in the world, with an estimated annual income of $12.5 million. The origins of the band can be found in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. In this regard, it is interesting to note that the success of the Grateful Dead today is largely due to a communal atmosphere which stems from the ... "

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"The purpose of this research is to trace the development of the main character in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. The plan of the research will be to set forth the background of the opera and the climate in which Don Giovanni emerges, and then to focus on the way the operatic structure, and in particular the music itself, facilitates showing the moral and theatrical complexity of the character.


The excessive behavior of the hero of the Don Juan myth is legendary, and the libretto of Don Giovanni, written by Lorenzo Da Ponte, is faithful to the legend. Don Giovanni, indeed, is concerned with one thing only: seduction. His excessively cynical, impious detachment in regard to what he calls love is so extreme and so unlikely, in the realistic scheme of things, to remain unpunished that only hell can contain them. His single-..."

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"Elvis Presley


Elvis Aron Presley, who was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935 and died in Memphis, Tennessee on August 16, 1977, is still considered "the King of Rock 'n' Roll." According to The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music Presley is "among the biggest stars of the 20th century, for sociological as well as musical reasons" (Clarke 930).


In the South the young Presley attended Pentecostal churches, Me heard country music and black blues on the radio, and these were to influence him as he started to sing. He won a talent contest singing Red Foley's sentimental song "Old Shep" when he was 10 years old, and he received a guitar for his birthday.


As a teenager he worked as a truck driver, saving up enough..."

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"Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the literature on alcohol dependence. The overview begins with a definition of the disorder, and a brief delineation of the historical approach to the condition. This delineation is followed by an examination of salient studies on the prevalence of the condition, risk factors, and treatment.
Alcohol Dependence


The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, third edition, (DSM III, 1980) characterizes alcohol dependence as:
. . . a pattern of pathological alcohol use or impairment in social or occupational functioning due to alcohol, and either tolerance or withdrawal. Alcohol Dependence has also..."