Callahan+J

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I went to Whirlyball to celebrate a birthday party. Me and my friends that were invited went and played Whirlyball. Whirlyball is a mix between bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball. We zoomed across the floor maneuvering, bumping, passing, and shooting, trying to win the game. It was fun when I was able to score. It was very exhilarating. media type="file" key="Callahan Song 2 with piano part.mp3" width="240" height="20"

** Movement 1: **
This is an upbeat electronic piece. First, I soloed on the electric piano. Then, I went back and soloed again and filled in the gaps. I also did some added some nice background synths for some filler. This song is supposed to represent contemporary, modern, funky music.  media type="file" key="Electronic Piece.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Movement 2:
This is a slow jazzy piece with some piano improvisation on top of some slow piano chords. I added a jazzy drum beat to fit the piece. I ended the piece with the saxophones. The odd ending represents the little twists composers can put on music to make it surprising and to mark it as their own. This is supposed to represent jazz music. I am involved in Jazz Band so I thought it only appropriate to add a jazzy movement. media type="file" key="Jazzy Piece 1.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Movement 3:
I am a percussionist and have done many percussion solos and ensembles. I made my own percussion ensemble featuring bongos, congas, triangles, cowbells, woodblock, and other percussion instruments. If you listen you can hear me playing the woodblock. The ending has five different crash cymbals and vibroslaps (a percussive instrument). It is supporting creative playing and new, interesting endings. media type="file" key="Percussion Ensemble.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Movement 4:
This last piece is supposed to represent a rock piece that has a bit of funk feel. It incorporates a lead rock guitar, a big drum beat, some background "filler" synths, and some electric bass. At the end of this piece all of the instruments cut out except for the drums and bass. Then the bass ends the song with two notes all by itself. This is supposed to show that all songs need a big showy ending to make a song sound good. media type="file" key="Finale.mp3" width="240" height="20"