Which piece played by the Count Basie band features a series of alternating solos between the tenor saxophonist and the pianist--even to the point of "trading fours" in the fourth chorus?

Construct all twelve major scales, in both treble and bass clefs, on manuscript paper using the formula wwhwwwh. use any note (or a whole note) to construct your scale. make sure that you include all of the symbols, such as sharps, flats, treble clef, and bass clef signs. pay close attention to detail when constructing symbols and placing your sharps and flats to the left of the corresponding note. identify your scales with capital letters symbolizing the major scales. write the names of the notes below the corresponding notes.

In 5 short paragraphs, describe the attributes of the musical selection, according to the following critical criteria: 1. recognize and describe: at least one example of each of the following musical elements : rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form that are present in this particular composition, using specific musical terms learnt in the course and descriptive adjectives. examples of descriptive adjectives might include: a "menacing" melody, "triumphant" dynamics, or a "racing" tempo. use your imagination! 2. develop: a conclusion about what the composer was trying to represent. [might a "racing" tempo represent an attempt to escape from danger or dancing at a celebration? ] 3. interpret: the composition's emotional value, using language that describes emotional states. does the music express joy, fear, pleasure, optimism, sadness? 4. evaluate: the composition's creative quality: what makes this composition a valuable work of art? 5. analyze: its personal effect on you. how does this work express aspects of the human condition? does the music suggest a philosophy for living?

How does global media in the contemporary media landscape contribute to our perceptions of cultural identity domestic and foreign?