What Kind of Music Should Be Taught? Intro to Music Education In the 1995 film Mr. Holland's Opus, the character, Mr. Holland, was a high school music teacher. He was starting to teach a music program that was in lack of a better word a "disaster." One of the problems he faced...

What kind of music do you listen too? Jazz, Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Country? All of these are quite popular here in the United States and THE WORLD. but there is another form of music that you may not know much about that kids our age are dancing too: What is it: TECHNO! Show Previe...

Multicultural Music Education Every continent on the planet has their own culture, while every country on those continents have theirs, and every city in those countries have their own culture, while the people and families that live in those cities have their own. Everyone was brought up di...

In an age of error the most influential thing in a child and or a teenagers life is music. Whether it be Reggae, Hip Hop, Gangster Rap, R&B, Oldies Rock, Latin, or Heavy Metal it still has a way to overpower a persons mind no matter how old they are. Right now pretty much everybody that I talk to wh...

Music plays a significant role in the production and outcome of a film. It can be used to set the stage, bring about the climax, or even take the viewer on a roller coaster ride. But, what does music tell its audience about a culture? Most music is culture-specific giving its listener a front seat v...

Meet the ParentsWal-Mart can be associated with Censorship as far as music is concerned because it goes against the morals of a democratic society. It is basically undemocratic because it limits freedom of expression/speech and allows to dictate what the many may or may not listen to. For example, r...

Country music and rap music are two totally different musical genres. Despite their musical differences there are some similarities in the concerts and shows the artists put on. There are also many differences between the two. I have attended both types of concerts and seen how two totally differ...

The movie titled 1776 is an excellent musical version of what happened at the Continental Congress in the months leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The original thirteen colonies signed this declaration and agreed to separate from England thus the United S...

Canada vs America The controversy over Canada and America, and who takes after whom has been around for many years. Canada and America are puzzles, two countries that are home to millions of people, living in relative comfort and health. We both have become nations through the help of each ...

I'm so tired of elected officials, politician wanna-be's, and media whores posturing and pretending that they know what's best for the entire country. Are we Americans so ignorant that we need fringe members of the government to tell us what is and what isn't acceptable entertainment for our kids??...

Life in the U.S. and throughout the world in the 1950s was in a state of flux. It was anything but stable and quiet. Rather, it was a time of change, rock and roll and international instability. The United States was undergoing a new "look." Tract homes as those constructed in Levittown, L...

The Roaring Twenties was a time of prosperity in the United States and characterized by significant social and cultural trends. The Twenties were a post-war period like most post-war periods an individualistic movement. The country was no longer concerned with international issues but turned inward ...

Colonized people are people who have been influenced and taken over by another country or power. Puerto Rico has been colonized by Spain and also by the United States. Spain took over Puerto Rico, a small island inhabited by the Taino Indians in 1493. Spain didn\'t grant freedom to the Puerto Rican ...

Radio stations throughout the country may soon be taken over completely by corporations trying to take control over industry. In Brent Staples article, "Driving Down the Highway, Mourning the Death of the American Radio," (New York Times, July 8, 2003) he focuses his article on how big tim...

Improvement in Race Relations Race relations in the United States are much better now than they were when Toni Morrison wrote "A Slow Walk of Trees" 25 years ago. The United States prides itself in being considered the most diverse country in the planet. Living in Los Angeles, California, ...

War is perceived by government as a means of solution between opposing nations. Since differences of opinion cause war, of course there will be differing opinions about war. A person in a country, whether directly or indirectly involved, must adept their ways of life according to the war. This co...

Ways in Which to Balance the Federal BudgetIn order to start balancing the U.S. federal budget we have to limit the amount of foreign aid we are giving out. Currently we have aid going out to countries helping birth control, world hunger and military protection. We need to cut these links off and ...

Rock'n Roll is still alive!! It is belived that it died by the end of 1960's but it wasn't. The feelings, the ideas that Rock'n Roll was representing are still living in people's souls. Like freedom and sex. But it is hard to say that it is living as a type of music. Sounds ...

In a society where the media creates stereotypes, showcases imperfect celebrities as role models, and often hurts more than helps the public with its mad rush for ratings, musical expression is an indicator of the times, not a cause of crimes. If Ice-T's violent and degrading song is offensive,...

Cultural Influences Sports Some of the following are the great sporting events during World War II. When the war started in 1939 Indiana was the NCAA was the nation college basketball champion. When the war ended in 1945 Oklahoma A&M were the champions. There were no NBA champions ...

Since the invention of the internet our lives have been changed forever. Most of the changes have been for the best, but there are some bad effects to the internet as well. Nearly all the people in the United States have access to the internet. Our lives will forever be changed with the invention...

Some people do not know who a veteran is, they ask questions like who are they? What do they do? Are they good people? I hear these questions almost every Veterans Day at my school. Veterans are people that have fought in a war for their country. Some sadly, aren't even alive anymore. Mos...

Culture of Violence For most of its existence and even since its origin, America has been a self beneficially violent country. It has been founded through violence and obtained most of its possessions through violent acts. Subsequently, America is proud of its superpower status and can vi...

Can You Feel The Beat Thrashing Punk, smooth Reggae, thumping Hip Hop and peaceful Classical music each involve different styles and beats that make each sound unique. Music can either sooth my soul or give me an adrenalin rush that stimulates my body and mind. The beat ...

What performing art influenced me in my life? Each one of us, had times in life when we were influenced by someone or something. Some of us are being influenced by people, music, books, movies, nd etc. Most of my friends were influenced by music and movies, but in my case it was a person. ...