Music

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3ASbqVmAc&feature=youtu.be) is from a speech originally given in November of 1963, but it conveys a timeless message that seems perhaps even more important today.In this video, you will hear an actress read an address that the great American Composer, Performer, and conductor gave just days after the murder of President John F. Kennedy1.    summarize the speech in your own words,2.    respond to the information it includes (tell me what you agree or disagree with, and why), and3.    describe how watching the video makes you feel about the power of music to help/soothe us in moments of despair.800 minimum word count

Sources must be acknowledged. In this 2500-word paper, you must attempt the following task: Answer the question, ‘‘What produces tension and repose in music?’’ Explain the roles of conditioning and attitude. Identify and discuss the sources of tension and repose, and explain how the sources interrelate. Throughout, make detailed references to recordings in illustration of your discussion. You will need to refer to the Funes textbook frequently. Use his various forms of graphical representation if you find them helpful. There is no need to use other books or recordings. The purpose of this assignment is to give you practice in handling a large group of musical concepts and their interrelationships.

The 80s were about big projects and events (not to mention “big hair”). including:1) Big changes in media: MTV and VH-12) Big Stars: Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Madonna (to name but a few)3) Big Album Projects: Thriller, Sports, Like a Virgin, Graceland, etc.4) Big Charity/Cause Events: USA for Africa, Band Aid, Live Aid, Sun City, etc.5) Big Technology Changes: CD, DAT, etc.Your assignment is to pick one item from each of the five categories above and do further research on the internet on each. Your research should include specific details on each such as the individual primarily responsible (director, producer, artist, inventor, etc.); participants (band members, research and development, organizations, non-musicians, etc.); purpose, concept, cause, etc.; success of each (album sales, funds raised, changes produced, improvements in sound reproduction, etc.); time table (dates of event, date of release, years in production, etc.).After you have gathered these facts:Write a one paragraph synopsis on each of the five including both the facts you have gathered and your interpretation of these facts (i.e., What do you think about the item as a whole? Was it a successful venture? Why or why not? Your opinion, not someone else’s.).Also include anything you turned up in your research that is something you didn’t know before and is of special interest to you.Finally, who is the one artist who was involved in almost every one of the five areas mentioned?I expect you to get into this assignment and pursue all the leads you turn up. One site should lead to another as you investigate. Actually try to enjoy the process.The most common errors on this assignment are not providing information for each of the five areas; writing in general about many items in one area rather than specifically about one as instructed;  not including the required factual information for each area such as people, dates, etc.;  and not including the sixth item requested regarding one individual involved in most or all.

1) Origins of Tabla2) How its made and from what3) In Which Countries is the Tabla most popular in4) most popular Tabla players worldwide5) Types of Tabla6) Price ranges of Tabla7) Tabla to the Egyptian society

Essay must answer one of these 4 questions: Why is music education important in our school systems? How does participating in music help students exel in other areas of their education and life?What does performance in music teach us, how does it help us? Why do people teach music, make a career out of music, or continue with music throughout their life?Paper can not have no more than 4 direct quotes. Must have sources cited page at end so 8 pages all together. Must have at least 3 professional sources. 12 point font roman numerals, doubled space. No plagiarism.

Your paper must include the following components in paragraph form:1) Statement as to why you chose the concert;2) Description of the performance venue;3) A photo of yourself holding the program in the venue; (or a photo of yourself viewing the online concert)4) Description of the size and age of the audience; (as best as can be determined if online)5) Description of the participation and attention of the audience; (as best as can be determined if online, (applause, etc)6) Comments on each work on the program:*. (See above for Jazz/Musical Theater)A) Which style period is it from? i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc.B) Was it a precise performance?C) Your musical enjoyment7) Statement and details as to whether or not you enjoyed the concert (over all);8) Details regarding how the music affected you;9) Statement as to whether or not you would recommend a program like this to your friends (why or why not);10) Any other insights or observations or anything that surprised you.Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti, Conductor. Beethoven: Egmont Overture, op. 84https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m5NrIZ5-bY&ab_channel=roshisawa%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93%E3%81%AD%E3%82%8BMussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition + Encore Solti Chicago Symphony Orchestra 1990 Movie LiveChicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti, Conductor.  Pictures at an Exhibition by M. Mussorgsky. Orchestrated by M. Ravel. 42’48” https://www.slsostories.org/post/program-notes-pictures-at-an-exhibition

Students will write a paper a minimum of approximately 1500 words (approximately four pages).  The topic will be on music as it relates to the student’s major or, if the student has not selected a major, an area of interest other than music.  Review your Paper Topic assignment that was due on February 1st.Begin your search on YouTube.  There are many excellent, educational and informative videos available on YouTube.  Look for other sources online.Provide topic depth and avoid superficial knowledge.  Be sure to include specific musical examples.  For example, if you’re topic is Music Therapy for Depression, instead of mentioned that fast music increases heart rate, name a specific piece of music.  An example would be Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance.In addition to the four pages, please include a title page at the beginning of your paper with your name and your major.  Also, at the end of your paper, include a source page.  Use at least three sources and include source addresses. Automatic point deductions for the following: a) Up to 25 points deduction for no title page with your name, your major and your paper topic as per the Paper Topic assignment. b) Up to 25 points deduction for no source page with addresses or insufficient source materials. c) Up to 25 points deduction for excessive use of poor grammar and spelling. d) Up to 50 points deduction for poor, superficial or broad base information. e) Up to 50 points deduction for limited mention of music. f) Up to 25 points deduction for changing your paper topic without instructor approval. g) Up to 50 points if the paper is too short.To review paper topics, go to  topic proposal page.Due Date: April 26th.

Watch the above linked video, Howard Goodall’s Story of Music – Part 3: The Age of Elegance and Sensibility, and submit a brief, 2 or 3 paragraphs describing the differences between the Baroque and Classical eras.  Please make some mention of world events at the time. I have attached the link to the video to describe the differences.

Overview:Each student will research and write a biographical essay (of at least 1000 words) that examines the life and music of acomposer introduced in the textbook (or selected by the instructor). Each student will be assigned a composer inthe weeks to come.Details:The purpose of this assignment is to develop the skills necessary to analyze, synthesize, and critically assess research materials. A series of biographical questions will be provided for each student to address during the course of theirresearch.Requirements:The essays must be double-spaced and use Times New Roman, 12 Point Font.Students are required to include an annotated bibliography with a minimum of six (6) sources cited (two books, twojournals, and two web links). Both MLA and APA styles are acceptable. Please note, Wikipedia is not considered areliable academic source and will not be accepted. In addition, papers missing in-text citations will not be accepted.A rubric will be used to assess the project (See Attachment)Check the calendar for due dates.Listening Requirements:Students are required to listen to one complete work composed by the research subject and respond to question(s)about the musician’s music.Resources:Students are required to submit this writing assignment to Tutor.com. In addition, each student will be required to turnin the Tutor’s comments with the final draft of the assignment as proof that he/she made use of the service. The finalversion must also be submitted using Blackboard’s SafeAssign tool.References:Below are eleven (11) biographical questions for each student to address during the course of their research.1. When and where was the musician born?2. What are the names of the musician’s parents, their occupations and any additional facts regarding theirrole in developing the musician’s musical talent?3. What are the facts regarding the musician’s general education and musical training?4. What instrument, or instruments, (include voice) did the musician play?5. Based on the range of years of the musician’s life and work, to what traditional period of music historydoes he (or she) belong?6. What influences (i.e., family members, teachers, or established musicians of the day) helped to shape themusician’s musical work?7. What kind(s) of music (e.g., chant, opera, oratorio, art song, symphony, etc.) did the musician create overthe span of his (or her) career?8. After listening to one of the musician’s compositions, how would you characterize the music? Include thetitle of the piece of music that you are discussing and the details that illustrate the musical elementspresent in the piece (i.e., melody, harmony, rhythm).9. What is the most significant contribution that the musician has made to the history of music?10. When did the musician expire? Give specific details regarding the circumstances of the musician’s death?11. Recount one anecdotal story about the musician’s life or work that you discovered during your research?

Here are 3 concert suggestions for your review #2. However, feel free to choose any 3songs from any live concert from any jazz musician mentioned in the textbook. Preferably,all 3 songs reviewed should be from the same concert and artist. Concert review #2 is dueMarch 31st.Louis Armstrong live in Copenhagen 1933https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZvqvNYJmC4Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra – Jazz Icons live (1958)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmZkIgLN24A&t=340sCount Basie – live 1962 Jazz Iconshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm2zFLKm_u0&t=2732sGuidelines for the Concert ReviewsView the YouTube video (sent by me via email). These YouTube jazzconcerts must be accompanied by a 2-3 page, typewritten, thoroughlyproofread (use Turabian or MLA as a guide for page formatting, citations, etc.)review which must be completed and electronically submitted Be sure to review 3 songs from the video.In addition to whatever you feel is significant to say about your experience,you must also list:1. the instruments that were played2. the ensemble name3. the performers names4. the venue5. the date of the event6. timestamps (in minutes and seconds, such as, the trumpet solo began at1:30 and ended at 2:13 etc.) for the beginning and endings of all solos7. timestamps for the beginnings and endings of the melody8. a detailed account of your personal impressions of the music (what youliked and disliked about it and why).9. Discuss the type of rhythm, style, tempo, form, meter, melody,piano/bass/drum techniques, and improvisation to the best of your listeningability.