Category: Music

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect in writing on a personal experience while attending a music performance. Students will attend a virtual (or in-person) music performance and write a critique essay about performers, composers and works observed, techniques and instrumentation noted. They will elaborate on the aspects of music form, music interpretation, dynamics,…

Remember to write at least 150-200 words into the responses for them to be considered for full points. Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): Response 2-5.docx Note: Content extraction from these files is restricted, please review them manually.

Access the Classical Music Composers website below Peruse the website for at least 30 minutes and randomly select and read about specific classical music composers Write a 500 word biography of a select composer (in your own words).

1. I find it interesting that the author did not include any discussion of this sentence (p. 79), “In recent years, lyrics have also circulated extensively on the Internet, often in unauthorized postings that might be conceived as modern-day descendants of the 1930’s bootleg sheets.” What do you think of this? (page 7 printed) Sources:…

For this assignment, you will compare and contrast the music and instruments from the three Asian Cultures discussed in the PowerPoint: China, Japan, and Indonesia. You may use any resources available, just make sure that you cite information not included in the PowerPoint. For citations, they can be informal, and you may use any style.…

Read Chapter 2 entirely, Listen to chapter 1s music tracks; 20 Identify Terminologies, You must write a 500-word or more essay type of paper that answers the questions in order. (Give examples to support your answers) Apply your terminologies, provide examples, and feel free to share your opinion in conclusion (Must use the writing template…

Prompt 1: Why are you interested in conducting open-ended research, particularly in your subject(s) of interest? What do you hope to gain by participating in SIP? What skills or mindset will be most important to bring to SIP? (400-500 words, 12pt. font)

Compare Dowland’s ” (Chapter 8 – Dowland in Resonances) to any contemporary “singer/songwriter” type song that you know. If possible, include a link to YouTube or wherever the song might be online. What are the similarities and differences, both in music and lyrics? Links to Video’s: 9. 10. 12.

The Influence of African Culture, Slavery, Protestant hymns, and camp meetings on the development of Spirituals and Early African American Music Discuss the influence of African Culture, Slavery, Protestant hymns, and Camp meetings on the development of early African American music from 1619 to the late 1800s. The paper should be 4 pages long, double-spaced,…

Week 5 Discussion Requirements: Choose three composers from the Romantic Era. Pretend they all had an opportunity to meet, perhaps at a party. What do you think they might say to one another about music and culture? Construct the conversation as you imagine it, although be sure the conversation reflects specific information from the lives…