Journal : Wednesday 5-1-2013

Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fuge in D minor



Question : What is the difference between a painting and a musical piece? 

Journal : Tuesday 4-30-13

Johann Sebastion Bach
Bouree 


Question : How many total strings do you suppose are being played?

Journal : Monday 4-1-13

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem Mass : Introitus



Question : What is the last question you would ask in your life?

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. 

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?

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?

Journal : Tuesday 2-19-13

Jelly Roll Morton
Hesitation Blues



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

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? 

Journal : Friday 2-8-13

Chuck Berry
Johnny B. Goode



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

Journal : Thursday 2-7-13

James Brown
Please Please Please



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

Journal : Wednesday 2-6-13

Ray Charles
What'd I Say



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

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?

Journal : Monday 2-4-13

The Temptations
Just my Imagination



Question : Did you have an imaginary friend growing up?

Journal : Thursday 1-31-13

Various Artists
Rare Hot Chicago Jazz 1925-1929




Question : What artists and songs would you have on your all-time favorite album? 

Journal : Wednesday 1-30-13

George Gershwin

Top Ten Medley 

Click the link below to hear Gershwin's Top Ten favorites
http://youtu.be/fxp_ebCdcqY

Question : If you became a world famous musican, what would your freinds and family say about you when you are dead?

Journal : Tuesday 1-29-13

Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim 
America - West Side Story



Question : Which description of America is more accurate in your opinion today, the ladies or the gentlemen?

Bonus : What Shakespere play is West Side Story based on?

Journal : Monday 1-28-13

Rogers & Hammerstien
The Sound of Music - Do Re Mi



Click the link below to listen to the song.
http://youtu.be/ps52qEFiLbg

Question : Do you agree or disagree with Christopher Plummers' interpretation of art and beauty?

Supplemental : When did you first discover the beauty of music and what song was it?

Journal : Friday 1-25-13

Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong & Frank Sinatra
Now you has Jazz



Question : What modern genre of music can relate to the exuberance and joy that Jazz music offers?

Journal : Thursday 1-24-13

Les Paul & Mary Ford
World is Waiting for the Sunrise



Question : What acoustic instrument do you think should be made electrified? 

Journal : Wednesday 1-23-13

Louis Armstrong
What a Wonderful World



Question : What is your favorite way to observe and appreciate your favorite color?

Supplemental : What is your favorite way to experiance your world?