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S t e p h e n S c h w a r t z ’ s W o n d e r f u l W o r k s

S t e p h e n S c h w a r t z ’ s W o n d e r f u l W o r k s. Janelle Edwards Music theory 1010 Craig e. ferrin eportfolio. B iography of Stephen Schwartz.

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S t e p h e n S c h w a r t z ’ s W o n d e r f u l W o r k s

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  1. Stephen Schwartz’sWonderful Works Janelle Edwards Music theory 1010 Craig e. ferrin eportfolio

  2. Biography of Stephen Schwartz “Everything comes together painstakingly to create a very beautiful story that transports you into a different world.” ~Stephen Schwartz • Born in New York City on March 6, 1948. • Studies consisted of piano and composition at the Juilliard School of Music • Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts for Drama • Producer at RCA • First composition music for, Butterflies Are Free • Won two Grammy’s for Godspell • MASS • Pippin • The Magic Show • Check out his site: www.stephenschwartz.com

  3. Biography (cont.) • The Baker’s Wife • Working • Co-direct for American Playhouse • Children of Eden • Worked for Disney with Alan Menken • Wrote music for: -Pocahontas - The Hunchback of Notre Dame -Prince of Egypt -Enchanted • Playhouse Disney, Johnny and the Sprites • My Antonia • Music for Geppetto • Two CD’s

  4. Biography (cont.) • Wicked opens, 2003 • Several productions around the world • 1900th Performance • Séance on a Wet Afternoon, opera • John Ondrasik, Five For Fighting • Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame • Inducted into Theatre Hall of Fame • ASCAP Foundation • Workshops

  5. Composition History “Day By Day” • Written by Stephen Schwartz • Written March, 1971 • Episcopal hymn • Album, July 1971 • Most often performed song

  6. Composition History “Popular” • Composed and written by Schwartz • Finished in 2001, performed in 2003 • “List song” • Album came out 2003

  7. Composition History “When You Believe” • Written & Published by Stephen Schwartz • Winter of 1998 • Covered by many artists’ • Album January, 1999

  8. Composition History “That’s How You Know” • Co-produced by Stephen • Released in 2007 • Soundtrack released 2007 • Disney Enchanted

  9. Listening Guide: Day by Day Introduction • Four-measure, three beats per measure, introduction • Doesn’t follow melody • Starts mellow • Polyphonic texture Verse 1 • Same words repeated • Rhythm speeds up • Poem of the song • Sunny tone

  10. Listening Guide: Day by Day Verse 1+New Instrument • Identical with new “cymbal” • Rhythm speeds up Chorus • Melodic outline transform • Delightful rhythm • Dynamic is mezzo forte • Harmonization of vocals + background singers using imitation • Syncopation of tambourine

  11. Listening Guide: Day by Day Chorus sped up • Rhythmically same as last • Climax of song Chorus + Clapping • Monophonic texture of hands clapping Bridge • Starting to come to end • Repetition of “Lord” • Notes held out longer

  12. Listening Guide: Day by Day Fadeout • Repetition of “day by day” • Small syncopation of cymbals • Single notes from piano and guitar Ends • Listen, read, and sing along! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU13C3vSwcs

  13. Listening Guide: Popular Introduction/ Verse 1 • Leitmotifs sets plot for song • Starts slow, mezzo piano, 4/4 timing • Sweet tone and melody • Notice the poetic set of the song • Pauses after words

  14. Listening Guide: Popular Verse (Cont.) • Sharp and strict, yet still conjunct • Variety of instruments including: -Electrical harp -Electric keyboard -Piano • Harmonic framework built from variety of instruments • Transition from verse to chorus

  15. Listening Guide: Popular Chorus • Bouncy melody and rhythm contour • Spice of song is rhythm • Trombone and bass is essential • Electric Keyboard = harmonic framework Verse 2 • Different in rhythm than the first • Constant beat, bounce to it now • Syncopated scale

  16. Listening Guide: Popular Speaking • No music, just words Chorus add-on • Sounds from flute, violin, and piano • Relax feeling to melody and tune of song Coda • Holding of notes, which means it’s coming to an end • Entire orchestra is playing End • Listen, read, and sing along! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rXxrVQB_E0

  17. Listening Guide: When you Believe Introduction • Meter=quadruple/simple • It is also in major mode • First instrument heard is bass drum, with violins Verse 1 • The melody tells the mood and story of the song • Repetition of melody throughout entire song • smooth and conjunct in both pitch and rhythm • Accompanied by violins and flute

  18. Listening Guide: When you Believe Chorus • Melodic contour is conjunct, slow, and simple • The rhythm is such a joy to listen to • Music rises then falls • Power of violins and violas together • Timpani drums trill

  19. Listening Guide: When you Believe Verse 2 • Second singer comes in with the first for a nice harmony • Echoes or imitates lead vocalist • Sharp bang of timpani drums Bridge • Different harmony, melody, and rhythm here • Sung in different language

  20. Listening Guide: When you Believe Coda • Fading of music • Vocalists’ gradually descending • Concludes with hold of violin fading End • Listen, read, and sing along! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3MldSqmNLk

  21. Listening Guide: That’s How You Know Introduction • Begins with a single solo, no music • Sets up the plot of the song and story Verse 1 • Sunny, bright tone • Different instruments portrayed • Wonders of bongos and maraca’s • Fun Jamaican beat

  22. Listening Guide: That’s How You Know Chorus • Melodic contour conjunct, sweet, and simple • Notice same tune and melody throughout entire number • Usage of syncopation • Violin and guitar= great sound Verse 2 • Notice the cool bongo solos • The rhythm and beat has sped up from first verse.

  23. Listening Guide: That’s How You Know Music Solo • Really enjoy and pay attention to the beautiful music behind the words • Decipher between the difference of instruments and notice how well they sound together Verse + Add-on • The great sound of trumpets, bongos, and maraca’s • Notice the pauses and emphasis of the singer • Music slows down, back to normal rhythm

  24. Listening Guide: That’s How You Know Bridge • Slows down more with repetition of the same words • Different melody and rhythm from the verses and chorus Chorus • All instruments syncopated together • Notice instrument energy throughout the song

  25. Listening Guide: That’s How You Know 4th Verse • Use of imitation • Doesn’t enter back into the chorus, transitions into the coda Coda • The grand ending to the song • Repetition of same words till the music and singers fade • Different parts of the song being sung together in a round • Listen, read, and sing along! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8sKjhXldcE&feature=related

  26. Bibliography • Schwartz, Stephen. "Autobiography." Stephen Schwartz. Steven Schwartz, 2009. Web. 1 Sep 2010. <http://stevenschwartz.com>.   • "Daylife." Publishers. Daylife, 01 Sep 2010. Web. 1 Sep 2010. < http://www.daylife.com/topic/Stephen_Schwartz/quotes>.  • De, Giere Carol. "Defying Gravity The Book." Defying Gravity. Scene 1 Arts LLC., 2010. Web. 1 Sep 2010. <http://www.DefyingGravityTheBook.com>.  • Schwartz, Stephen. "Musical Schwartz." Carol de Giere , 2009. Web. 1 Sep 2010. <http://www.musicalschwartz.com>.   • De, Giere Carol. Defying Gravity: the Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked. New York: Applause Theatre & Cinema, 2008. Print.

  27. Bibliography • Schwartz, Stephen. "Musical Schwartz." Carol de Giere , 2009. Web. 6 Sep 2010. <http://www.musicalschwartz.com/wicked-lyrics-popular.htm>. • C.J., Wright. "When You Believe." HubPages. hubpages inc., 2008. Web. 6 Sep 2010. < http://hubpages.com/hub/The-song-When-you-believe-Sung-by-Amateurs-and-Pre>. • Schwartz, Stephen. "Musical Schwartz." Carol de Giere , 2009. Web. 6 Sep 2010. <http://www.musicalschwartz.com/disney-movies-enchanted.htm>.

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