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Summon the Heroes: Matching Game

This episode recaps what you learned from this series. You’ll ...

This episode recaps what you learned from this series. You’ll re-listen to excerpts from Williams, Copland, Beethoven, and Elgar and match the work with each composer’s “hero.”

Summon the Heroes: Playing the Heartstrings

In this episode, you are introduced to the orchestra’s string ...

In this episode, you are introduced to the orchestra’s string section and the ability to use major and minor keys through the work of composer George Theophilus Walker.

Summon the Heroes: Sound the Trumpets

Composers are sometimes inspired by other composers, making it possible ...

Composers are sometimes inspired by other composers, making it possible to hear similarities between musical works. In this episode, you will also hear distinct differences between pieces as you are introduced to American composer John Williams’ Summon the Heroes.

Summon the Heroes: Strike Up the Band!

In this episode, learn about the four sections of the ...

In this episode, learn about the four sections of the orchestra; why a composer chooses specific instruments; and about German composer Ludwig van Beethoven and American composer Aaron Copland. Why did Beethoven choose the strings section to express the humanity in Symphony No. 7? What drew Copland to choose the brass and percussion sections for his Fanfare for the Common Man?

Summon the Heroes: Sounds Like a Hero

Everyday heroes come from the real world. A hero can ...

Everyday heroes come from the real world. A hero can be an ordinary person who does something great and who is admired for brave deeds or remarkable ability. Sometimes, a nation comes together to honor its heroes. Other times, you choose a personal hero all for yourself. While you listen, think about different types of heroes including those from pop culture, history, myths, everyday experience, and your personal life. In this episode, hear how heroes are celebrated with music, whether by a triumphant march or a thoughtful theme. Discover the basic musical tools used by composers, like John Williams and his use of pitch and rhythm.

Unpacking the Tracks: You Can't Hurry Love: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 4 (in Standard Definition)

Questlove and Harry explore “You Can’t Hurry Love,” recorded by ...

Questlove and Harry explore “You Can’t Hurry Love,” recorded by The Supremes.

Unpacking the Tracks: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 3

Questlove and Harry continue unpacking Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.”

Unpacking the Tracks: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 2

Dig deeper into what went into creating Marvin Gaye’s “What’s ...

Dig deeper into what went into creating Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”

Unpacking the Tracks: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 1

Unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On,” track by ...

Unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On,” track by track.

Garry Golden on Emerging Technology

Garry looks ahead to the future of how we will ...

Garry looks ahead to the future of how we will interact with technology using natural user interfaces, like Microsoft's Kinect, Apple's Siri, and IBM's Watson. He talks about how movement-based interfaces like Kinect are rapidly finding their way into arts education, and how conversation-based personal assistants like Watson are already having an impact in the workplace (and the future they offer for educators).