Porphyry recalled that Pythagoras (580–500 BC) allowed no one to become a friend or associate without first being examined in facial expression and disposition.
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Pythagoras (580-500 BC) has been judged by Walther Kirchner (1960) as "one of the most outstanding mathematicians of all times," but by Heraclitus (c. 500 BC) as "the chief captain
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Heraclitus (c. 513 BC) was one of the first philosophers to question the consideration given by musicians to their audience.
Considering the Future of the Italian Wind OrchestraConsidering the Future of the Italian Wind Orchestra
The choice of every conductor is to be either an entertainer or a source of uplifting and enlightening the audience. This choice will determine the cultural identity of bands in
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Thales (640-546 BC) famously observed, "A lack of culture is a serious thing." Would he be uncomfortable today in America?
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Gorgias (c. 425 BC) wrote: How can language even express what we perceive through our senses?
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Xenophon of Athens (c. 434–355 BC) wrote that the best choirs were characterized by a high degree of discipline, long periods of training and expert conductors.
Vaughan Williams for Band: A Repertoire ListVaughan Williams for Band: A Repertoire List
I don't know whether I like it, but it is what I meant. A curated list of Ralph Vaughan Williams compositions for band.
Bach for Band: A Repertoire ListBach for Band: A Repertoire List
Every student should have the chance to experience performing the music of J.S. Bach. There are many transcriptions, at all levels, that can be programmed for our ensembles.
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Plutarch “Lives, Pericles”: The Odeum, or concert hall, which in its interior was full of seats and ranges of pillars, and outside had its roof made to slope and descend
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An aulos player who saw some fish in the sea played his instrument in the hope that they would come ashore ...
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Xenophon of Athens, c. 434-355 BC, in his Anabasis, writes: Niceratus. My father was anxious to see me develop into a good man and as a means to this end
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Pendar, c. 518 BC, sang: Sing, O Muse, sing high and clear O polytonal many voiced Muse, Make a new song for girls to sing. Is this timely?
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Pratinas, in 500 BC, reminded his listeners that the Muse had ordained that the song should be the mistress and the aulos the servant, and not the other way around.
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Aristophanes, in his play The Clouds, recalls the good old days: “Those were the days when students were quiet and had discipline. They studied only the best music and the