Music! Its Role and Importance in Our LivesChapter 13:
Condolences and CommemorationWeb Links
| A Program of Memorial Day Commemorative Music | | Memorial Day has become a day of barbecues and weekend getaways. But the true meaning of Memorial Day is to commemorate those who have died, in war and peace, as soldiers and civilians, in the service of our country. Read this program of Memorial Day music compiled and performed by the Lafayette Citizens Band.
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http://www.lafayettecitizensband.org/programs/2008/progMay26.html
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| Chopin’s Funeral March by Wladyslaw Podkowinski | | Music can sometimes inspire a painter. Listen to Chopin’s Funeral March while you view this painting by Wladyslaw Podkowinski. Does the music seem to fit the painting? Why or why not?
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http://artyzm.com/e_obraz.php?id=1882
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| New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park | | Explore the history of New Orleans jazz through the eyes of the National Parks Service. While you’re here, listen to over 30 musical examples by clicking the “Music!” link.
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http://www.nps.gov/jazz/
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| Bali Royal Cremation | | As one observer noted, “Strange as it seems, it is in their cremation ceremonies that the Balinese have their greatest fun.” Explore the gaiety and spectacle of the Balinese tradition that happens once every five years. Click on the additional links on this page for more photos.
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http://buten.net/max/Bali/index_baliroyalcremation.html
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| Hausa Culture | | Investigate Hausa people; learn about their history and culture. Notice the table of Hausa population by country. Match some of the countries listed in this table to the Music in the World map on p. 305.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa_people
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| This Far By Faith | | This PBS series explores the history of faith for African American enslaved persons. Read about each episode, but also choose the “Journey” link for more information. This link connects with accounts from enslaved persons in the form of audio and video interviews. What were some of the religious challenges African Americans had to overcome throughout the history of the United States?
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http://www.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/about/the_series.html
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| Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory | | This PBS film explores a group of former enslaved persons who formed a choir to raise funds for their school. Click the “Special Features” link to hear the Jubilee Singers performing spirituals.
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/singers/filmmore/index.html
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| The Unofficial Billie Holiday Web Site | | Hear some of Holiday’s wonderful recordings on MIDI while you answer questions about her life. What was it about Billie Holiday’s style that made her the most famous jazz singer of all time? What was her nickname, and who gave it to her?
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http://www.ladyday.net/
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