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- Alternative meaning: Organisation (band).
An organization or organisation (read more about -ize vs -ise) is a formal group of people with one or more shared goals. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.
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Music Review | New York Philharmonic: Restless Composer, Desperate Concerto
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:06:02 -0000
The New York Philharmonic, led by Lorin Maazel, performed works from Bach, Beethoven and the Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki on Thursday at Avery Fisher Hall.
Music Review | Gil Shaham: Evening of Showpieces, and One Unscripted Twist
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:04:51 -0000
The concert by the violinist Gil Shaham at the Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Thursday included tributes to a 19th century master and a surprise for Mr. Shaham.
Arts, Briefly: Madonna’s Divorce Is Nearly Final
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:52:47 -0000
On Friday, Madonna, the singer, and Guy Ritchie, the film director, were granted a preliminary decree of divorce by a London court.
NPR Topics: Music
Michna: 'Swiss Glide'
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:06:00 -0500
The music of New York City-based producer and DJ Michna (also known as DJ Egg Foo Young) could be called trombone electronic dance pop. His debut album, Magic Monday, features smooth, down-tempo electronic beats, blended with plenty of urban flair, needle-drops, and Michna's own trombone work. Michna is a skilled trombonist and makes use of the instrument throughout Magic Monday.
Domingo And Bocelli: Keeping Opera Relevant
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:23:00 -0500
Placido Domingo is the most durable, thoughtful opera singer in recent history. Andrea Bocelli has sold more than 60 million albums. The two icons discuss their first performance together and describe what makes opera relevant today.
Tracking Jewish History Through Vinyl Albums
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:37:00 -0500
In a new book, authors Roger Bennett and Josh Kun detail American Jewish history through vinyl albums. They are trying to answer questions such as, "Who are we?" and "What are we inheriting?" in what Bennett calls the "beginning of a journey."
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Christian artists to appear at youth convention
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:41:00 -0500
Pursuing a career as a musician or a youth worker necessarily requires patience, skill and perseverance. Both paths obviously also take a certain unwillingness to completely grow up.
Christian artists to appear at youth convention
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:41:00 -0500
Jars of Clay, David Crowder Band, MercyMe and others are among the artists scheduled to perform at the Youth Specialties gathering this weekend.
Marketers get crash course in country music
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:13:00 -0500
"Prilosec" isn't a word you hear much in country music, but that heartburn med, along with Dr Pepper and French's Mustard, were among the products name-checked in a new song recorded by country star Jamie O'Neal at Ocean Way Studios on Wednesday.
Rolling Stone: Features
The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:43:32 -0800
Our blue-ribbon panel of 179 experts ranks music's finest vocalists 1 | Aretha Franklin by Mary J. Blige Photo: Goodwin/Redferns/Retna BornMarch 25th, 1942 Key Tracks"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "Respect," "I...
What Makes a Great Singer?
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:36:51 -0800
By Jonathan Lethem There's something about a voice that's personal, not unlike the particular odor or shape of a given human body. Summoned through belly, hammered into form by the throat, given propulsion by bellows of lungs, teased into final form by tongue and lips, a vocal is a kind of audible kiss, a blurted confession, a soul-burp you really can't keep from issuing as you make your way through the material world. How helplessly candid! How appalling! Contrary to anything you've heard, the ability to...
Janis Joplin by Stevie Nicks
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:51:02 -0800
Janis Joplin by Stevie Nicks You could say that being yelled at by Janis Joplin was one of the great honors of my life. Early in my career, Lindsay Buckingham and I were in a band called Fritz. There were two gigs we played in San Francisco that changed everything for me: One was opening up for Jimi Hendrix, who was completely magical. The other was the time that we opened up for Janis at the San Jose Fairgrounds, around 1970. It was a hot summer day, and things didn't start off well...
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Pink Floyd's Roger Waters To Join Bon Jovi At Live Earth India
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:51:03 -0000
The line-up for the forthcoming Live Earth concert, set to take place in Mumbai, India on December 7, has been expanded to include Pink Floyd's Roger Waters.
AC/DC Debuts On Dance Chart
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:44:43 -0000
AC/DC made their first appearance on the Hot Dance Club Play chart this week with "Rock N Roll Train", which rolled onto the survey at No. 48.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Sophomore Album
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:40:51 -0000
Platinum rockers The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have completed recording their sophomore album, Lonely Road.
Yahoo! Music Top Songs
#1: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2008 Capitol.
#2: Shake It - Metro Station
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2007 Columbia/Red.
#3: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2007 Syco Music.
#4: Violet Hill - Coldplay
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2008 EMI UK.
#5: Handlebars - Flobots
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2008 Universal Republic.
#6: Take A Bow - Rihanna
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:59:06 -0800
(C)2008 Def Jam.
Roll Library - Works to recognize the historical and cultural significance of popular music. Sponsorship information, newsletter signup, teacher resources, and gift shop.
A Cappella Almanac - Official home of CASA - the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America. A comprehensive source for news and information related to all-vocal music. Also features events, groups, albums, tips and advice, reviews, classifieds, web directory, and song arrangements library.
Meta Description: [ CASA - Contemporary Acappella Society, News Briefs: 7.15.06, The Grid: It Aint Necessarily The Groove, Jetsetting A Cappella, CASA - the contemporary acappella society ]
Acoustical Society of America - Contains meeting and membership information, a list of publications, and a number of natural and man-made sound samples in the .au format.
Choristers Guild - An ecumenical organization of directors of children's and youth choirs and publisher of music and related materials. Includes information about events and scholarships.
Conductors Guild - Includes listing of activities and publications, and downloadable composer contract forms.
Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund (EM:DEF) - Provides legal assistance to members of the electronic dance music community prosecuted, targeted, or harassed by the government or police.
Meta Description: [ EM:DEF defends the electronic dance music community (i.e. artists, club owners, concert-goers, dancers, dj's, promoters) which is being wrongfully targeted and harassed by police and politicians as part of the war on club drugs. (United States) ]
Film Music Society - Devoted to the preservation of classic Hollywood movie and television scores. Includes information about many Hollywood composers and film scorers, and membership information.
Meta Description: [ The Film Music Society is devoted to the preservation of classic Hollywood movie and television scores, and to providing knowledge and information about such noteworthy film and television composers as, John Williams, Henry Mancini, Elmer Bernstein, Franz Waxman, Quincy Jones, and Danny Elfman. ]
International Association of Music Information Centres - A world-wide network of organizations promoting new music, active in thirty-six countries. Each center is responsible for documenting and promoting the music of its own country or region. Includes basic association information.
Meta Description: [ IAMIC is a world-wide network of organisations promoting new music. ]
Just Plain Folks - Organization of music industry professionals whose goals include the networking of members and the promotion of music worldwide. Includes a list of mentors, links and current member demographics.
Meta Description: [ Just Plain Folks is a group of over 18,000 Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, and about every other type of member of the Music Industry. ]
NAMM: International Music Products Association - Members represent every aspect of musical instrument manufacturing and retailing. Site includes information about membership, and all the promoted activities.
NAPBIRT - National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians. Includes a list of repair schools, details of regional clinics and membership.
National Association of Negro Musicians - The oldest organization dedicated to the preservation, encouragement and advocacy of all genres of the music of African-Americans in the world. Contains general association info, and links to info on many of the members.
The Children's Music Network - A nonprofit association that now has members across the United States and Canada, including teachers, performers, songwriters, radio hosts, and parents who care about the quality and content of children's music. Includes event calendar, the magic penny award, and resources.
The IMA Web - The International Music Association. Features classical music and provides a community for the public, music lovers, and musicians.
Meta Description: [ The Website of the International Music Association, providing the public with a portal and an online community for classical music, music lovers, and the public. ]
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