According to several studies, such as the one done by Rauscher et al., listening to music helps people focus better. Therefore, if you are having a rough day, studying for challenging tests, or simply going on walks and enjoying the outdoors, listen to some great music and your day will […]
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Composers’ Last Works
Though January seems like yesterday, we have arrived at the end of the 2022–2023 school year—below is a list of composer’s final works to carry you through the summer. Accompanying each composer-piece pair is a quote by each, allegedly their last words (or spoken near their death, at least). Wolfgang […]
Music is the best way to laugh at this!!!
These students, it was fun and fun to write this month’s songs about the band. With that being said, buckle up, sit tight, and get ready to learn why music is the best way to prank anyone—though, if you’re not a musician, read until the end, because I haven’t forgotten […]
Baroque Basics
The genre of music most people would label as “classical” comes from the Common Practice Era, c. 1600-1910. However, that time is generally divided into three style periods: Baroque (c. 1600-1750), Classical (c. 1730-1820), and Romantic (c. 1815-1910). The Baroque period of music occurred simultaneously with the Baroque period of […]
Pieces for 2023: Timeless Beginnings
How better to inaugurate the start of a new year than with music? Below is a small sample of classical pieces with this in common: a great beginning. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 74, No. 1 – Franz Joseph Haydn Franz Joseph Haydn is well-known for his musical humor—is […]