A Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a graduate program for professional musicians or teachers. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in music and may need to complete a master’s program. The program includes lectures, seminars, and tutorials on music theory, history, and composition. Students must write a dissertation or […]
Choosing the right musical theater courses depends on ability, dedication, and aspirations. Research available options, consider cost and scheduling, and choose classes based on personal goals. Courses range from basic to professional level and can include singing, acting, and dancing. Private coaching and degree programs may be necessary for those pursuing a professional career. Choosing […]
Music perception involves connecting hearing with impressions in the brain, with factors such as cultural background and sensitivity influencing how people perceive pitch, melody, harmony and rhythm. Musicality is a specific set of responses in the brain that occurs when a listener hears a pattern of rising and falling tones. Emotional responses to music are […]
Cornell University researchers created a miniature guitar using crystalline silicon, 10 microns long with six strings about 100 atoms wide each. It can be played with miniature lasers using an atomic force microscope and produces a 40 megahertz signal. The guitar was created to publicize nanotechnology. It’s said to be the world’s smallest musical instrument, […]
Copyright for an audio recording is different from a musical composition. A composition is words and musical notation, while a recording is a form of performance. To register for copyright, a Performing Arts Copyright Form must be submitted. The distinction is important for payment and reproduction rights. Notable musicians have written music without performing it, […]
Musicals combine acting, singing, and often dance. They originated from French opera comique and evolved from burlesque shows. Broadway and London stages became famous for musicals in the 19th century. Gilbert and Sullivan brought popularity to the form with their hit The HMS Pinafore. Classic musicals emerged in the 1930s, and composers like Rodgers and […]
