Of Western music, there are two chief kinds, classical and popular. Classical music includes symphonies, operas and ballets. Popular music would be country, folk, jazz and rock. The students in this project have elected to explore the genres of jazz, classical, gospel, rap, disco and rock and roll. There is probably not one culture in the world that does not value the importance of music.
People use music in personal and social activities, in work, and in ceremonies.
People play music for their own enjoyment. Singing in a chorus or playing in a band is both socially rewarding and personally satisfying. Music provides a way for people to get together and express their feelings and ideas. How many of us can remember sitting around a campfire and singing songs or playing in the garage with our rock and roll band. Many famous people have also used music to relax.