Reflection Paper On Music

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On November 8, I went to a Musical Faculty Recital right here at Prince Georges Community College. This concert had three musicians, who all played a different instrument. Playing the flute was Peggy Blair. Throughout her performance, I could tell she knew her instrument very thoroughly and she enjoyed playing it. Though I personally don’t like the flute, the way she played it made me feel each note she performed. Next we have Irma Cripe. Irma played the cello, an instrument whose strings produce beautiful ranges of pitch. And last but not least, I witnessed Gary Kirkeby play the harpsichord and piano. The piano was my favorite part of the whole night. Throughout the whole night, I got the vibe of the Baroque period, which was a heavily ornamented …show more content…

This composition had five movements: the Prelude, Ostinato, Aria, Chanson, and Waltz. A prelude is a brief composition, that is generally played as an introduction to another, larger musical piece. The instruments used for this piece include the flute, cello, and piano. I was memorized as the flute and piano worked together. I got the feel like I was in some sort of enchanted forest. The prelude was my favorite part. The prelude introduced me to the theme of this composition and I was forced to continue listening. I believe this was the perfect way to end this concert; this composition left us with a soothing yet yearning feel to hear more. Overall, my first concert experience wasn’t that bad. Granted I would’ve enjoyed it more if I was able to listen to Coldplay or Adele, but, all in all, it wasn’t as dreadful as I expected it to be. These six songs were all out of my comfort zone. I was happy I went to this concert. I’ve done several things I’ve never done before. I’ve never been to a concert, I’ve never listened to Baroque music live, and I most certainly never thought I would’ve appreciated it. I am thankful for you Professor Muncy for assigning this assignment. You definitely opened my eyes to another spectrum of

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