Music

Describe your personal impressions of the music (likes, dislikes, new things learned) as well as what you thought of the experience of ‘attending’ a virtual concert.

Watch this virtual concert https://youtu.be/5FqxEoZCKisThen, in 2-3 page paper (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font), address thefollowing points: Explain the details of the concert: who were the performers, was it live or virtual, where/when, etc. Utilizing the research tools that  have introduced in this class, provide some historical context for the music that was performed. This historical […]

Describe your personal impressions of the music (likes, dislikes, new things learned) as well as what you thought of the experience of ‘attending’ a virtual concert.

Concert Reflection Watch this virtual concert h https://youtu.be/-XOVLlf-MPM Then, in 2-3 page paper (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font), address thefollowing points: Explain the details of the concert: who were the performers, was it live orvirtual, where/when, etc. Provide some historical context for the music that was performed. This historical context could include biographical information about one […]

Find a recording of a single jazz artist from any of the periods covered in the book and write a critical analysis of his or her recording (s).

Art Taylor A five-page MLA (Links to an external site.) formatted typed paper over a specific person in jazz will be due on the final day of class. This will be the most challenging. For this paper you have to find a recording of a single jazz artist from any of the periods covered in […]

Select one of the following topics below, chosen from famed songs, to craft a reflective essay of between 500 and 600 words.

Music soothing depression Described as the universal language of mankind, music has the power to heal, to unite and to inspire. Lead singer of U2, Bono, poignantly captured the transcendent quality of music when he said: “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Instructions: Select one of the following topics, chosen from […]

What is the nature of music? Present an argument on what the nature of music is and support with illustrative and appropriate examples.

What is music and what is the role it plays Here is what she wrote: Purpose: To present an argument on the nature of music and defend it with appropriate examples Prompt: What is the nature of music? Present an argument on what the nature of music is and support with illustrative and appropriate examples. […]

Write the name of the song and three remarkable things about it. Pick some moments from the ends of the songs, too, so listen to the whole song.

For tracks 28-38 tracks (Two Bass Hit through Vital Transformation), write the name of the song and three remarkable things about it. It can be subjective, but make sure what you write makes sense and is really a distinguishing and/or remarkable feature of the song. And pick some moments from the ends of the songs, […]

Choose one piece/movement and listen to it in terms of musical style. What does it tell you about the characteristic qualities of the composer and the genre?

As opposed to a research paper, this assignment is intended to help you sharpen your skills in thinking and writing about music experienced while witnessing a ‘live’ performance. Although your original observations are the main focus, it is important that you demonstrate the knowledge and vocabulary below. Be sure to watch the concert here and […]

Discuss why you think The Four Seasons by Vivaldi is so famous, or “great” and discuss a particular spot in the music, cite exactly where you are talking about.

For this paper, discuss why you think The Four Seasons by Vivaldi is so famous, or “great”. When you discuss a particular spot in the music, cite exactly where (in the timing) you are talking about (e.g. “at 4:19, the cymbal crash is the loudest part…). You can talk about the structure of the music, […]

Select one of the eclectic approaches to music education. Investigate the method’s principles, philosophies, practices, distinctive pedagogy, and historical significance.

Overview To define the terms of an effective curriculum and pedagogy it requires educators to remove boundaries of training, practice, socialization, and experience. When making decisions regarding curricular concepts it involves careful planning to give rise to a richer curriculum that covers multiple learning objectives that deeply engage students. The goal of this assignment is […]

Find a recording of a musical piece that is not on the recordings that accompany your textbook. Write a report of no less than 200 words that addresses the following questions below.

On the link above, you will find a recording of a musical piece that is not on the recordings that accompany your textbook. Based on the course materials you should write a report of no less than 200 words that addresses the following questions: (The song in the link is “La Bruja” by Conjunto Jardin. […]

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