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Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra “I’ve Got Rhythm” American Masters Concert. John Phillip Sousa. Band Master Music represented as completely American Stars and Stripes Forever, is our National March http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHx6G1BOm0Y. George Gershwin.
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Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra“I’ve Got Rhythm”American Masters Concert
John Phillip Sousa • Band Master • Music represented as completely American • Stars and Stripes Forever, is our National March http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHx6G1BOm0Y
George Gershwin • One of the best American composers, who combined jazz and formal music • He wrote symphony music, opera, jazz and movie music • He died of a brain tumor at 38 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sMW6n-8Hpw • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cocB-DHzTU
Aaron Copeland • Parents born in Russia and moved to USA • Wrote different styles of music. • Is the originator of the American Style of music • Lived until 101, died in 1990 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCnLNWhBTA
Scott Joplin • First prominent African American Composer • King of Ragtime • First person in his family to attend college • Was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to American Music • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q
W.C. Handy • Known as the “Father of the Blues” • His parents and grandparents were slaves • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nwHdvxEDaU