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Musical Creators
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Composers work to “externalize inner feelings”
Composition is the craft of putting together sounds to create a musical work.
Some composers “doodle” on the piano until they find something they like, some labor and re-work material until they are satisfied, others improvise and songs are correct the first time they’re played.
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Known as “the hit machine” First hit was “Rhythm of the Night”
from the movie “The Last Dragon” She doesn’t wait for music to come to
her – she “goes to work” everyday.
Hook – the motive or grabber phrase in a song that often accompanies the words of the song’s title
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Father of American operas Composer of popular songs, broadway
musicals, and concert music Worked with his brother Ira to complete
songs (Ira – lyrics, George – music) “I Got Rhythm” Porgy and Bess – “Bess, You Is My
Woman Now” Modulation – a change of key
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Father of American orchestral music Music borrowed heavily from folk
traditions and themes “Appalachian Spring,” “Simple Gifts” “Fanfare for the Common Man” Fanfare – a short, showy tune, usually
written for brass, played to honor important people or announce an important event
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As technology advances, composers develop new ideas and creative ways to use that technology.
Synthesizer – an electronic device, usually with a keyboard, capable of producing sounds in almost any range, tone quality, and volume
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She interprets poetic images into musical portraits.
“The Settling Years” – from poetry penned by actual pioneers, 3 movements – “Comin’ to Town,” “Beneath These Alien Stars,” and “A Hoopla”
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Born in New Orleans, LA Arranges Negro spirituals for choral
ensembles