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My Musical Heritage Emily Wayman. English Background. ♦ Originally named Godric but overtime transitioned to Goodrich. ♦ Goodrich Castle resides in the village of Goodrich which is in south Herefordshire, England. ♦ I am a descendent of Godric Mappestone who built Goodrich Castle.
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My Musical Heritage Emily Wayman
English Background • ♦Originally named Godric but overtime transitioned to Goodrich. • ♦Goodrich Castle resides in the village of Goodrich which is in south Herefordshire, England. • ♦I am a descendent of Godric Mappestone who built Goodrich Castle. • ♦The traditional music of the midlands mainly used fiddles, accordions, and sometimes even bagpipes. • ♦Music focused on ballads and ceremonial dance such as the Molly dance.
Scottish Background • ♦I am also a descendent of the MacDonald clan of Scotland. • ♦The MacDonald clan was one of the four main pipping clans. • ♦Scottish music is of course famous for its bagpipes. • ♦Bagpipes began as instruments for the military. • ♦They were used for marching and intimidation.
My Musical Involvement • ♦Began learning piano when I was 8 • ♦Started into band when I was 13 • ♦Riverton Concert Band • ♦Riverton Symphonic Band • ♦Riverton Jazz Band • ♦Riverton Marching Band • ♦Southern Utah University Wind Symphony • ♦Southern Utah University Jazz Band • ♦Southern Utah University Athletic Band
My Musical Interests • ♦Latin, Rock, and Ska • ♦Influence from my dad (saxophone/guitar) • Danny Elfman / Oingo Boingo • The Raconteurs • Barenaked Ladies • Blue Oyster Cult • Cage The Elephant • Rush • ♦Influence from band and my husband (trumpet) • Wynton Marsalis • Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band • Dizzy Gillespie • Dave Brubeck • Nightwish • Streetlight Manifesto • Muse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgC5jM65wqY ♦15 Step By Dave Brubeck and Radiohead. ♦Written in 5/4 time. ♦ This song was the inspiration behind the marching band show that I met my husband during. My Song