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Music Genre Article: Music genre
This article talks about the different categories of "genres" of music in the music world and what exactly a "genre" is in regards to music. They also list 3 "main" categories in the music world. Those being art music, popular music and traditional music. They give only a brief summary of those categories because other links to other articles, further explaining each of these categories, is present in each section. It also has a section about new and upcoming genres and subgenres. A section that is missing information in this article is the "Automatic Categorization" section. This section needs expansion as there is one sentence in the section. I found an atlas article that explains an automatic categorization "machine" that takes the information of the sound waves and breaks them down into different sections. This machine then determines what parts of the song match with other genres of music and it is categorized into that genre.

Automatic categorization - (needs expansion) https://newatlas.com/automatic-music-genre-classification-system/38240/
Advanced computer system, (known as "RANSAC") created by a group of researchers in India, that analyzes the pitch, tempo, amplitude variations and periodicity of a song to then place the song into a category or genre. Although, the system mostly identifies the pitch analysis of a song, the other factors make for more accurate readings.

System breaks down the pitch of a song into 88 frequency bands, and each of the bands are divided into frames.

System analyzes when an instrumentation/tone color changes in regards to tempo.The system then analyzes the bpm (beats per minute) of a song by deconstructing its sound waves into sine waves for analyzation.

In terms of amplitude variation, mathematical matrix is used to determine the song signal's "texture" after the signal is "smoothed".

In terms of periodicity of a song, (how/what extent music repeats phrases) system divides the signal into 100 sample frames, then calculates the cross correlations between them. Analyzes the mean of each frame's maximum cross correlation.

Music Venue Article: Music venue
This article talks about the characteristics of a music venue, including ownership, size/capacity, and also different types of venues, including concert halls and opera houses. I wanted to see more of the history of these venues and how music was performed in earlier times, before all of this technology was established, making it much easier for live music to be done. I found a history article, explaining the rise of live performance dating back 100,000 years ago, until around the 1970's. These "venues" ranged from "outside" to cathedrals and what is now referred to as "concert venues".

History - (needs expansion) https://howwegettonext.com/the-history-and-future-of-live-music-147ecde437b7
Live music has been around ever since humans could communicate with one another.

In very early times (about 100,000 years ago) people would perform mimics of natural sounds, or animal calls.

It wasn't until about 60,000 years later that the first musical instrument was made (flute). These flutes were made from animal bones and were used for both recreational and religious purposes.

Between the 8th century(B.C) and the 6th century,(A.D) ancient Greek and Roman societies used musical performance for marriages, funerals, religious ceremonies and in theatre.

In the Middle Ages, (c. 500 A.D to 1500 A.D) pipe organs were installed in large cathedrals and churches became the main music venue in the Western world.

During the Baroque Era, (c. 1600 - 1750) Many composers performed in churches that varied in size.

In the 1700s, large music halls are built in Milan. During this time, orchestras grew in preferability as it was a new genre of music.

Between the 1800s and the mid 1900s, music venues and means of large audiences being able to hear the music grew rapidly. From the microphone creation in the 1870s, the first "speaker" in the 1910s,(sound magnifying phonogram) to the first electric amplifiers for single instruments in the early 1930s. In 1931, the first electric guitar was constructed and in 1941, first line of guitar amplifiers was released, which made the sound of the instrument "bigger" and became highly influential.

Introduction:
Located in Dallas, Texas, and formerly known as the "Turtle Creek Pump Station", the "Sammons Center for the Arts", opened in 1988, is an art support organization that assists local performing artists, art groups and with arts education. They are considered a "home" for 14 arts organizations, that represent every form of performing arts. However, many other organizations use this Center for music rehearsals, meetings, performances, auditions, and special events.

Concerts provided by this art center include styles of jazz, cabaret and "discovery" music, presented throughout 2 large halls of the building, including the Meadows Hall and the Kurth Hall. The other 2 spaces, the Mary Anne Sammons Cree Mezzanine Suite and the Conference Room, are suited mainly for meetings, receptions, presentations, and other events.

History:
In 1909, this building was designed by Dallas architect C. A. Gill, and activated for operations and was known at the time as the "Turtle Creek Pump Station." This Pump Station was responsible for the entire water supply for the City of Dallas until 1930 when a much larger treatment plant was opened, and the Turtle Creek Pump Station was shut down.

In 1953, the building's west wall and chimney were removed, due to industrial road renovations, and the building was remodeled. It was then left abandoned in 1959.

In 1981, the building was purchased by an art support group, in Dallas, led by Jo Kurth Jagoda, and was then known as the "Turtle Creek Center for the Arts." (CITE) Also, in 1981, this building was named as an American Water Landmark.

In 1983, renovations were started while the building was named a "Texas Historic Landmark & State Antiquities Landmark".

In February 1988, the renovation was completed and the building is opened and named the "Sammons Center for the Arts", after Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sammons, who donated funds to complete the renovations.

Staff:
The current Executive Director of The Sammons Center for the Arts is Joanna St. Angelo. Her assistant director is Michael Cook.

The Building Supervisor is Jaime Torres.

The Assistant Building & Event Coordinator is Charles Ragsdale.

The Director of Marketing & Public Relations is Deborah Marine.

The Director if Finance is Patricia Stewart- Gordon. The Artistic Director of this center is Arlington Jones.

The Director of Development is Hannah B. Garica.

Officers:
The current Chairman of the Center is Mary Anne Sammons Cree.

The President of the company is G. Timothy Hardin.

The Vice President is Christopher A. Poinsatte and the second Vice President is Gayle Z. Halperin.

The Center's Secretary is Rodger Kobes. (M.D.)

The Treasurer is Salvatore J. Olimpio (CPA)

Members:
Members of this organization include Nancy de Anda, Zaida Basora, Tracy Fulton, Carrie C. Holmes, Zan W. Holmes, Jeff Kempf, Lucas LaChance, (CPA, CIA) Brian Eliot Williams and James N. White (Cultural Affairs Commission Liaison)

Spaces in the Center:
The largest space in the building, known as Meadows Hall, is suited for rehearsals, auditions, concerts, receptions, meetings, dances and fundraising events. This space has a 35-foot ceiling and is approximately 2,800 square feet. It is suited to be able to seat a maximum of 300 people. This space is also equipped with a dance-quality hardwood floor, acoustical treatments/paneling, and a Steinway B grand piano.

Another space in the building, known as Kurth Hall, is suited for recitals, performances, meetings, theater, workshops, and special events. This space is approximately 1,200 square feet and is suited to seat 150 people for a performance or lecture. This space is also equipped with acoustic treatments, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and a Steinway L grand piano.

Another space, known as Mary Anne Sammons Cree Mezzanine Suite, is suited for receptions, meetings, workshops, luncheons, and other special events. This space is approximately 1,200 square feet and is suited to accommodate 150 people.

The last space is a large Conference Room, which is suited for meetings, seminars, retreats and conferenced. This space also features a large conference table, projector, and screen, whiteboard and conference phone.

Jazz:
Sammons Jazz, founded in 1989, is a jazz performance series in North Texas. Sammons Jazz showcases local jazz legends, and more than 1,000 artists, and counting. Big band, bebop, swing, and Latin are the styles of jazz that are played here.

Since the Center was opened, Sammons Jazz has presented over 250 jazz concerts.

Presented in Meadows Hall

There are 3 categories of memberships for Sammons Jazz, which are Active membership,(35$) Patron membership(75$) and Musician's Circle membership(150$). All Sammons Jazz members receive a 5$ per person discount to Sammons Jazz, Sammons Discovery and Sammons Cabaret performances.

Cabaret:
Sammons Cabaret is a New York-style cabaret performance series founded in 2012 that showcases local artists in an intimate, elegant setting where the artist is the focal point.

The Carson Series of Sammons Cabaret, sponsored by Judy and Royal Carson, includes performances from the Great American Songbook, Broadway show tunes, torch songs, and other standards.

Presented in Kurth Hall

There are 3 categories of memberships for Sammons Cabaret, which are Nite Club membership,(35$) Spot Light membership(75$) and Top Hat membership(150$) All Sammons Cabaret members receive a 5$ per person discount to Sammons Jazz, Sammons Discovery and Sammons Cabaret performances.

Discovery:
Sammons Discovery launched in 2016 to showcase the music of North Texas. Mandolin orchestras, jazz harp ensembles, percussionists and guitarists performances are featured displaying multiple genres.

Presented in Meadows Hall.