Thursday, February 28, 2013

Journal : Thursday 2-28-13

Maurice Durufle 
Requiem - Agnus Dei



Question : Why are funerals sad in some cultures and happy in others?


Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Journal : Wednesday 2-27-13

Bella Bartok
String Quartet No. 4  5th movement



Question : What musical techniques are used to create the feeling of fear?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Journal : Tuesday 2-26-13

Igor Stravinski 
Le Sacre Du Printemps



Question : Why do you think music has the ability to start a riot?


Monday, February 25, 2013

Journal : Monday 2-25-13

John Plillip Sousa
Washington Post March



Question : Why does moving together as a group boost comradery ?

Friday, February 22, 2013

Journal : Friday 2-22-13

The Baoure People of the Ivory Coast
Traditional Music



Question : Describe the similariites of this music to the music of the Journals earlier this week. 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Journal : Thursday 2-21-13

Alan Lomax recordings 
Early in the Mornin'



Question : What elements about this performance let you know that the men are suffering?

Bonus : What song would you sing if you were forced into slavery?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Journal : Wednesday 2-20-13

James Scott
Frog Legs Rag



Question : What genre of music helps to increase your productivity when you listen to it?

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Journal : Tuesday 2-19-13

Jelly Roll Morton
Hesitation Blues



Question : Do you make better decisions when you hesitate or when you act impulsively? 

Monday, February 18, 2013

Journal : Monday 2-18-13

Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag



Question : Describe some possibilties in music that are achievable today, in comparison with 1913, as a result of technological innovation? 



Friday, February 15, 2013

NEW CD RELEASE

Listen here to the new Love Album recorded by the San Antonio School for Inquiry and Creativity Music Department.
Support your students by purchasing your copy for $10 from the Music Recording Studio


View the entire album at sasic.bandcamp.com

Journal : Friday 2-15-13

Robert Johnson
Traveling Riverside Blues



Question : How do you supose living near a river effects the culture in the area?


Thursday, February 14, 2013

Journal : Thursday 2-14-13

Billy Holiday
Fine and Mellow



Question : What kind of things can someone do to make you feel loved?

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Journal : Wednesday 2-13-13

Son House
Grinnin' in Your Face



Question : How do you respond when people try to antagonize you? 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Journal : Tuesday 2-12-13

BB KIng
Live at Sing Sing Prison



Question : What is the difference between having the blues and clinical depression?

Monday, February 11, 2013

Journal : Monday 2-11-13

Muddy Waters
You Can't Loose What You Never Had



Question : What are you afraid of losing?


Friday, February 8, 2013

Journal : Friday 2-8-13

Chuck Berry
Johnny B. Goode



Question : Who was the first musician to truly inspire you?

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Journal : Thursday 2-7-13

James Brown
Please Please Please



Question : How important are theatrics if the performer lacks talent?

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Journal : Wednesday 2-6-13

Ray Charles
What'd I Say



Question : Would you give up your eyesight to be a world class musician?

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Journal : Tuesday 2-5-13

The Supremes
Stop in the Name of Love



Question : What is the cheesiest pick up line you have ever heard?

Monday, February 4, 2013

Journal : Monday 2-4-13

The Temptations
Just my Imagination



Question : Did you have an imaginary friend growing up?

Friday, February 1, 2013

Journal : Friday 2-1-13

Irving Berlin & Ben Selvin
Blue Skies




Question : What is your favorite weather?