Tom Head holds a Ph.D. in religion and society from Edith Cowan University, and is author or coauthor of 28 nonfiction books on a wide range of topics. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi (USA).

It's not easy being a conductor during orchestra rehearsals, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends to smile in under 3 minutes, this little number ...

Love is in the air these days, so we thought we'd give a try to make your day a little brighter. In honor of Valentine's Day, we have chosen the 16 best love quotes from composers, musicians, singers ...

List of famous French classical music pieces. In this article, I have the pleasure of choosing some important examples of French Classical Music through the ages.

Whether we enjoy Wagner or condemn him or both, he is without question one of the most influential composers in the history of European classical music, the single most influential figure in the ...

An introduction of the characteristics of folk music. There are underlying characteristics, embedded in folk music from which we can draw a subtle commonality.

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Pop music is not easily defined as a genre. This article will look at the definition of pop music, the mainstream versions, and some more niche types of pop music.

Do you know how many siblings did Beethoven have? Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to his parents. Among Beethoven's siblings, only three of them survived to adulthood.

Discover the role of music in film and television; exploring how soundtracks enhance storytelling and shape the viewer's experience.

List of greatest and famous organ players you should know. Discover the famous organist, from the church organist to the classical jazz or rock organist, popular male and female organist list.

When we think of an orchestra, we immediately think of a large number of violinists sitting in front of the stage, in an almost privileged place near the conductor, just like the cellos and violas.