YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS 2018-2019 STUDY GUIDE

Clayton State University Orchestra presents Music with Friends

Thursday, March 21, 2019 4th-12th Grade

Contents About the ARTISTS .............................................................................................................................. 2

Katsuya Yuasa ................................................................................................................................. 2

Angelica Hairston .......................................................................................................................... 2

Matthieu Clavé: ............................................................................................................................... 3

Special Topic: The Instruments of the Orchestra ................................................................ 3

The String Family .......................................................................................................................... 3

The Brass Family ........................................................................................................................... 3

The Woodwind Family ................................................................................................................ 4

The Percussion Family ................................................................................................................ 4

ABOUT THE MUSIC ............................................................................................................................... 5

Clarinet Concerto: Movements 1 and 3 ................................................................................. 5

Serenade for Flute and Harp, Op.35 ....................................................................................... 6

Irish Tune from Country Derry ................................................................................................. 6

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .......................................................................................................... 7

REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................... 7

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS 2018-2019 STUDY GUIDE

About the ARTISTS The Clayton State University Orchestra is made up of both music majors and minors. The group presents several concerts each academic year and regularly collaborates with the Southern Crescent Symphony, the CSU Chorale and area youth orchestras. The group also provides music for graduation ceremonies and other campus events. Clayton State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts serves the community through its excellence in teaching, research, and creative endeavors. The department’s diverse programs are linked by their commitment to nurturing creativity and professional expertise. Working with a professionally active faculty, students learn, create, and develop skills in a supportive environment. Graduates of our programs are equipped to excel in advanced studies or professional careers. String players at Clayton State participate in 2 orchestras – a string orchestra and a symphony orchestra – performing one concert with each semester. Wind, brass and percussion players participate in the symphony orchestra playing two concerts each semester. For symphony orchestra concerts Clayton State music students join with the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra. Katsuya Yuasa: A charismatic and versatile clarinetist, Katsuya Yuasa has performed widely in United States as a soloist and chamber musician. Presently he is Concert Artist of Mu Phi Epsilon, Adjunct Professor at Florida A&M University, a graduate teaching assistant at Florida State University pursuing a doctoral degree under the guidance of Jonathan Holden and Deborah Bish. He completed his Master's and Artist Diploma program at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he studied with Michael Norsworthy. He is a founding member of Duo Esplanade (flute, clarinet) and Cosmos New Music (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano). Read More Angelica Hairston: Lauded by ATL Arts critic Pierre Ruhe as “beautiful and convincing,” harpist Angelica Hairston is known for her fiery performances and her passion for social change. A sought-after artist in the United States and abroad, Angelica is a native of Atlanta, GA. Angelica currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, where she provides free harp instruction to over 80 students in Atlanta’s inner-city and oversees the artistic vision for the nonprofit organization. Read More

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Matthieu Clavé: French flutist and pianist, Matthieu Clavé, is an active performer and music teacher. He is a permanent member of Chamber Cartel, music ensemble based in Atlanta, GA, whose mission is to "challenge the notion that classical music is boring, obtuse, and inaccessible," and "to propagate New and Experimental music any- and everywhere." Read More

Special Topic: The Instruments of the Orchestra

The String Family Some of the simpler instruments are the string instruments. String instruments make sound with vibrating strings, and the pitch is modified by the thickness, tension, and length of the

string. String instruments can be played in many ways, and come in many variations. Longer strings produce a lower tone than shorter ones. Tighter strings produce a higher sound than looser ones. Thicker strings produce a lower sound than thinner strings. That is why, even though all the strings on a guitar are the same length, they all sound a different note because of their varying widths. String instruments can be

plucked, bowed, or in the case of the piano, struck. Bowing allows very long, sustained notes with interesting dynamics. String instruments must be tuned by tightening or loosening their strings. Different notes are produced in different ways by string instruments. Instruments like the harp, and piano have sets of parallel strings, one for each note, that can be sounded individually, or together to make chords. Instruments like the guitar or violin use the fingers to lengthen or shorten the lengths of strings, to produce different pitches.

The Brass Family Brass instruments are any tube that can be played with the lips. Most modern brass instruments have a long, cone-shaped tube and flaring bell. Usually the tube is coiled in order to make it easier to hold. Often they have valves or other mechanisms to extend the range of notes that can be played with the instrument. Modern brass instruments produce sound through a metal mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is similar on most brass instruments, usually varying only in size. Sound is produced by placing the lips on the mouthpiece and blowing while vibrating

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS 2018-2019 STUDY GUIDE

the lips. The larger the mouthpiece, the lower the sound of the instrument. By tightening or loosening the lips, it is possible to produce different notes. However, few notes can be created this way. To overcome the problem, brass instruments have lots of tubes, which can be selected with valves in order to change the length of the instrument, and thus the pitch of the note. Instruments like the trombone directly modify the length of the instrument with an adjustable slide.

The Woodwind Family Woodwinds are one of the major families of instruments in use today. Woodwinds are basically defined as hollow tubes, which, when blown on one end, produce a sound. Most wind instruments have keys or fingerholes to vary the pitch of the sound, and different methods may be used to create the basic sound.

Single Reed (Clarinet/Saxophone) The single reed produces a sound by vibrating against the mouthpeice when blown. The reed is

held down by a metal ligature. Reeds are very sensitive, and must be cared for to produce the right tone.

Double Reed (Oboe/Bassoon) The double reed uses two reeds, tied together, to make a sound. The sound it produces is

somewhat nasal, and can be very difficult to build, maintain, and play. Most double reed players make their own

reeds. The tight opening of the double reed means that the musician can play long phrases in one breath. Flute A flute works by blowing air across a hole, much like blowing across a bottle makes a sound. It is one of the oldest ways to produce sound from a wind instrument.

The Percussion Family Percussion instruments are the simplest, and most primitive musical instruments. They are usually rhythm or accent instruments, although instruments like bells, xylophone, or glockenspiel can play melodies. Since they are so simple, percussion instruments are extremely varied - from cymbals and maracas to normal drums and vibraphones. A symphony orchestra usually has many different percussion instruments for each piece played.

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Percussion instruments make sound by being hit. Drums have a hollow body that amplifies the noise of a stretched membrane being hit. Some instruments are shaken, like the maracas. Others resonate when hit, like bells. Percussion instruments can even be odd things like ratchets or castanets. While different notes are not usually played on

percussion instruments, drums are usually tuned to a specific note. They are tuned by tightening or loosening the head of the drum. The tighter the drum, the higher the note. Some drums are also arranged so different pitches can be played. The larger the drum, the lower the pitch.

ABOUT THE MUSIC Clarinet Concerto: Movements 1 and 3 by Gerald Finzi Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) was a British composer best known as a choral composer. He wrote more than 100 songs for soloist or choir that established him as one of the most popular 20th Century British composers. However, Finzi also wrote other works such as Clarinet Concerto (1948—49) which was one of his best-known, most widely performed and recorded orchestral work. READ more about Gerald Finzi READ more about the Concerto LISTEN to the Concerto

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Serenade for Flute and Harp, Op.35 by Howard Hanson

Howard Harold Hanson (1896-1981) was an American composer, conductor, educator, music theorist, and champion of American classical music. His music reflected the Romantic period, which was influenced by his Nordic roots. Hanson is most known for his seven symphonies with the No.4 winning a Pulitzer Prize. He also wrote for chamber, vocal and other orchestral works. Hanson wrote Serenade as a wedding present for his wife in 1946.

The piece is described as “ardent, romantic, and lovely” by Rovi Staff. READ more about Howard Hanson READ more about the music LISTEN to the music Irish Tune from Country Derry by Percy Grainger George Percy Grainger (1882-1961) was an Australian-born composer and pianist who worked under the stage name of Percy Aldridge Grainer. However, he move to the USA in 1914 and became a citizen in 1918. Grainger is known for reviving interest in British folk music in the early 20th century. The Irish Tune from Country Derry is also known as Londonderry Air. The tune originated in the County Londonderry in Northern Ireland where it is the victory anthem at the Commonwealth Games. The song Danny Boy uses the tune with the lyrics written in the early 20th century. READ more about Percy Grainer READ more about the music LISTEN to the music

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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

REFERENCES https://method-behind-the-music.com/mechanics/physics/ https://method-behind-the-music.com/mechanics/brass/ https://method-behind-the-music.com/mechanics/woodwinds/ https://method-behind-the-music.com/mechanics/strings/ https://method-behind-the-music.com/mechanics/percussion/ http://www.geraldfinzi.com/works/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmRJ1cdGNE8 http://www.geraldfinzi.com/biography/ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/howard-hanson-mn0000806331/biography

Standard Explanation

M4-12GM.6 Listening to, analyzing, and describing music a. Identify specific music events in an aural example, given appropriate terminology. b. Identify characteristics of musical elements in music which represent diverse genres and cultures.

M4-12GM.7 Evaluating music and music performances a. Critique musical performances and compositions using specific criteria. b. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own and other’s performances, compositions, and arrangements, implementing constructive suggestions for improvement. c. Compare various uses of music in daily experiences. d. Cultural and Historical Context

M4-12GM.8 Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts a. Compare two art forms and their characteristics to describe the transformation of related subject matter into art. b. Assess the interrelated principles and subject matter between music and other core curriculum. c. Compare various career paths in music.

M4-12GM.9 Understanding music in relation to history and culture a. Describe distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures. b. Classify exemplary musical works by genre and style and define their identifying characteristics. Compare music of various world cultures identifying the function and role of music, their musicians and their ensuing performance conditions. d. Demonstrate appropriate performance etiquette as a performer and a listener in a variety of performance settings.

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https://www.allmusic.com/composition/serenade-for-flute-harp-amp-strings-op-35-mc0002364427 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiChNzzvtfgAhUH7qwKHSVpA3EQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpercygraingersociety%2F&psig=AOvVaw1lKeM7W4TxAJDmN564_3iD&ust=1551204900906718 https://www.classiccat.net/grainger_p/biography.php