See a Live Performance of Bourree!
On Tuba by Kareem Kamel
Come to Discovery Middle School on April 29th!
See a first chair tubist perform Bourree by George Frideric Handel after many weeks of preparation. Bourree is a lively French dance song sure to keep you in a happy mood.
Event Information
Performance of Bourree on BBb Tuba
When?
Friday, Apr 29, 2016, 11:00 AM
Where?
Discovery Middle School, 40th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, United States
George Frederick Handel
George Frederick Handel is the composer of this song. He was born in Halle, Germany on February 23rd, 1685. He died on April 14th, 1759 in London, England. He moved to London in 1712. He composed well over 500 songs and died a well respected and rich man. He and John Sebastian Bach are often considered the best composers of their era.
Bass Clef
A symbol at the beginning of a line indicating how notes are pitched.
Bb Key Signature
A symbol at the beginning of a line indicating all E's and B's should be played flat unless otherwise specified.
Cut Time
A symbol at the beginning of a song indicating that there are two beats in every measure and each half note is one beat.
Quarter Note
A symbol that usually represents a single beat of playing but sometimes is only half a beat.
Bar Line
A symbol showing the end of a measure.
Slur
A line that means you should play two notes of different pitches without a space in between.
Staccato
A symbol under a note telling you to play it shorter than usual and rest for the remainder of the beat.
Eighth Note
A symbol that tells you to play for half the duration of a quarter note, usually half a beat.
Half Note
A symbol telling you to play for double the duration of a quarter note, usually two beats.
Breath Mark
A symbol indicating that you should take a breath.
Dimminuendo
A symbol indicating that you should gradually become quieter.
Legato
A symbol indicating that you should hold a note for its full duration.
Dynamics
Symbols indicating how loud or soft you should play.
Natural
A symbol indicating that you should play the note neither sharp nor flat.
Crescendo
A symbol indicating that you should gradually play louder.
Dot
A symbol indicating that you should play a note for 1.5x its original value.
Repeat
Symbols indicating that you should go back to the beginning of the song or where it is otherwise marked in the music.
Ritardando
A term meaning you should decrease tempo.
Bourree
Bourree is written in Bb flat major with cut time. A "Bourree" is a lively French dance with a quadruple meter and a single upbeat. It was written by George Frederick Handel at an unknown date. They are usually written an an "A-B" structure containing to complementary parts. This song is not to be confused with "Bourree in e minor" by John Sebastian Bach.
Kareem Kamel
Kareem Kamel is the tuba player who will be playing Bourree. He is 11 and attends Discovery Middle School. He likes to play tuba and is the first chair of his band. Kareem also enjoys playing tennis.
Reflection
This was a great project that I completed over the course of a few weeks. I enjoyed learning and working on new songs. Mr. Salzer provided help whenever I needed. Over the time I became much better at the song and gradually perfected it. I also liked working on this flyer a lot,