Instrument Report Instructions For the homework on instruments, students will write a report with a minimum of 300 words. The type of file could be PDF, Word, or PowerPoint. Please do not include .pages files . This report requires that the student select his or her favorite instrument of the orchestra from the instruments presented. […]
Goal: The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the cultural appropriation of music. Description: Part of the phenomena of world music is the appropriation by Western musicians of non-Western instruments, sounds, structures and styles. These types of recordings are often referred to as “world beat,” “ethno pop,” or “world pop.” This PowerPoint presentation will […]
Half a page per task: MLA FORMAT Task 1: Are there benefits to studying music (either learning how to play an instrument or taking music classes)? Does the study of music benefit society? If so, how? Discuss your thoughts and opinions on this matter using one to two scholarly articles and/or online sources to support […]
Taking into consideration the social and cultural context of the United States in the 1950s, discuss how rock and roll developed as a musical style within the Post World War II climate. How did musical styles change during this time going into 1960s? How did radio and television affect the way people consumed and reacted […]
“I want you BACH” https://youtu.be/JZPSV78iQxg -Watch the video. Write 800 words about the following: Provide historical background about Johann Sebastian Bach and the Jackson 5. Give your reaction to the video. What elements (pitch, rhythm,etc.) do the two styles have in common? What elements are different between the two musical styles? Explain why the opening […]
Complete all 3 songs Misterioso Shaw Nuff West End Blues Name of song and artist Tempo (slow, moderate, fast) Instrumentation ( what instruments do you hear?) Solos (What instrument solos and when ie Tenor @ 2:30, Piano @ 4:10 What would you call the “style” of the piece is? (ie early jazz, swing, bebop, hard […]
Identity: Contrast the music of Hildegard von Bingen and Guillaume de Machaut. How did each contribute to the evolution of music in their respective social milieus? What are the most salient musical aspects (e.g. chant, monophonic forms, etc.) of their work? Do they have commonalities? Can you relate to their musical identities in any way?
How did social/religious factors influence musical sound and notation in medieval times? Draw on assigned course content and videos/readings/listening. Provide specific examples to support your position.
After watching the video concert above, write a 500-word (approximately 2-page) report in which you review and/or comment critically and creatively on the experience. Please see the “Concert Report Requirements” below for information on what is required in the report. Introductory Paragraphs (who, what, when, where, why, 20%) This paragraph should state what concert you […]
Guiding questions from syllabus: How does the music do things that either are or are not typical of the genre? What is the structure of the work? What are some harmonic/melodic features of the music? What are the compositional norms of the era? the typical performance practices? How does the music compare with those expectations? […]
