Study Like a Boss
Selection: Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 Composer: Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934) This listening selection can be found in the lesson on “Can Music Have a Specific Purpose”. The title of this piece comes from a line in Shakespeare’s Othello (“Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war!”), in 1901. This outwardly straightforward music is known … Read more
In her novel Ceremony, Leslie Marmon Silko subverts trends of the conventional Western narrative through her descriptions of time. Rather than telling the story of Tayo in a linear chronology, Silko instead creates a more authentic experience by constantly shifting in between moments. In addition to being a Laguna Pueblo American Indian, Tayo is also … Read more
In Silko’s Ceremony, Tayo’s healing process is very extensive, and he faces many crucial challenges in order to let go of traumatic past events. While on this journey, Tayo encounters many symbols that aid him in developing a sense of appreciation and freedom. As a Native American with a growing sense of tradition, Tayo finds … Read more
The art of drinking and serving tea plays a very vital cultural role in China. It inspires a lot of artists that the Chinese tea ceremony, as it is called, has been written in songs and poetry. The ritual of preparing and serving tea has even held a special place in the hearts and minds … Read more
