In this activity, students will learn about theme and variation as a compositional form and put their own spin on a familiar melody through group improvisation. "Theme and variation" is a popular ...
Our first piece takes inspiration from Harmoniemusik, a type of wind ensemble from the 18th century. In a similar vein, Kramer’s composition mimics this early style of repertoire with elegant and ...
Oh, the joys of depressing music. Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 is one of the finest "downer" compositions ever and a collection of jazz variations on it seems like a can't-miss prospect. The base ...
The Brazilian composer and pianist Andre Mehmari has always played with the concept of theme and variation. He did a whole album of variations on Beatles tunes. (SOUNDBITE OF ANDRE MEHMARI'S "HERE ...
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