How did these two composers create a path for the Avant Garde composers who flourished after WWII? Of the two composers, whose music do you prefer and why. Give me an example from our listening that you liked and explain why.

This assignment is intended to allow you to demonstrate your ability to “critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on music; articulate the significance of music as an art form within historical, cultural and social contexts; and use effective oral, written, and visual means to communicate an informed personal reaction to works of Western Art Music.

Prompt:

In at least 600 words answer the following:

Using SHMRG, compare and contrast the 20th-century contributions made by Stravinsky and Schoenberg to the development of music .

How did these two composers create a path for the Avant Garde composers who flourished after WWII? Of the two composers, whose music do you prefer and why. Give me an example from our listening that you liked and explain why.

Also include an explanation of how the technological advances, the social climate, and what was happening geo-politically in Europe at the time shaped these two composers.

What type of people do you see at the concert? Old, Young? Rich, Poor? Also, what is happening on stage? When do people clap? When and how do the performers enter the stage?

Find and select a video of a concert online
choice.the genre of music must be western classical or one of its derivate subgenres—no rock/pop/country, etc. You must submit a 3-4 page , typewritten review of this concert. It is necessary that you witness the full duration of the concert, and the concert in question shall be a minimum of 60 minutes in length. A concert critique is a personal reaction to the music presented at the concert. Discuss what was found enjoyable, distressing, fun, or even boring about the various selections on the entire program. Comments on extra-musical items are necessary as well. Attending a concert is about people watching, so, what type of people do you see at the concert? Old, Young? Rich, Poor?
Also, what is happening on stage? When do people clap? When and how do the performers enter the stage? Does the audience interact with the performers? Why? If possible, try to include some biographical information of the composer. If you have questions about anything that you saw or heard, include them as part of the report, as this may lead to a further understanding. Also, THIS REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE DIGITAL LINK FOR VIDEO CONCERTS.

Does the body of your essay support your thesis statement? Does everything you say point back toward your article in continuity?

During the semester, our goal is to discover and define meaning in music from different cultures and time periods. In Discussion 1, you listened to a piece of music and made a on whether the music was happy or sad. There are certain characteristics in music that informs a listener of the mood of the music.

Research a piece of music that is not discussed in the music appreciation book for this class. No music with words. Construct a thesis statement letting your reader know what characteristics in the music informs a listener of the mood of the piece that you chose to write about. In an essay, lay out the findings of your research that support your thesis statement.
Does the body of your essay support your thesis statement? Does everything you
say point back toward your thesis in continuity?
◦ Your essay must include at least three references from a composer, performer, music historian, or musicologist that support your statement.
Dictionary.com does not count as a reference.

What type of music, chants, songs, sounds did you hear? What genres of music? What was the messaging? Was it effective? Was the there crowd participation? Was it call and response? Does this, looking back, appear to be effective?

Soundtrack of a Movement, Due June 27
The events of the past few weeks since the death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis have dramatically changed the course of Minnesota and the United States. Dramatic protests and outpourings of help and change have canvased the Twin Cities and the surrounding area. Protests and movements for social change have soundtracks and are often guided or in some cases galvanized by specific songs, types of music, types of bands/musical ensembles.
Your paper will:
• Catalog the types of music, songs, chants, sounds you hear in these media clips. The aim is not to collect these so they can be specifically numbered, rather to get an idea of the climate and mood during the protests and the role/function of music in the action
thereof—frequency and duration of use, etc. It is also, however, important to note dates and times as protests and movements change over time and each moment will capture just that, a moment in time.
• What type of music, chants, songs, sounds did you hear? What genres of music? What was the messaging? Was it effective? Was the there crowd participation? Was it call and response? Does this, looking back, appear to be effective?
• Are these protests sustainable, and can the musical soundtrack remain consistent going forward?
• As individuals, you are all connected with different people in different ways. Specifically note the types of clips/footage circulating in your own personal feeds/devices/platforms in this paper. Why do you supposes this was the way it was?

Extract 6-8 theories from this music teaching method, and each theory is a paragraph. In the paragraph, one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching should be compared at the same time.

The application of Dalcroze music teaching method in piano ensemble class

1. Comparison of music teaching method between one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching.

2. Extract 6-8 theories from this music teaching method, and each theory is a paragraph. In the paragraph, one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching should be compared at the same time, and one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching should not be divided into two modules. This is important point!!！

Describe the music using key terms and concepts including form, timbre, rhythm and meter, and melody.

Analysis of ragtime song “The Entertainer” composed by Scott Joplin

The link: Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer by Joshua Rifkin … this is Joshua Rifkin’s 5:05 interpretation of the Scott Joplin composition “The Entertainer – a Ragtime Two Step.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hp1Y8R_dC

Listen thoughtfully to this piece and discuss the following:
Describe the music using key terms and concepts including form, timbre, rhythm and meter, and melody.

Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she  perform? What instrument(s) does she play? In interviews, has she discussed her female identity and how it affects her career?

Female musicians have always played a significant role in popular music. Choose one of the following three female musicians and complete the task and questions below:

Memphis Minnie
Carole King
Patti Smith

Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she  perform? What instrument(s) does she play? In interviews, has she discussed her female identity and how it affects her career?

How would you characterize his/her/their music? Has the artist discussed his/her/their relationship to the whiteness of rock?

By the late 1960s, rock had become a genre almost totally dominated by white artists. Consider the following non-white rock artists:

Carlos Santana
Joan Armatrading
Living Colour

Choose one artist and briefly discuss their biography and career. How would you characterize his/her/their music? Has the artist discussed his/her/their relationship to the whiteness of rock?

How will you or the people you are serving interact with music?What affects could the music have on you or your participants?

Dream Job Incorprating Music Proposal

Graded Assignment #3: Dream Job Music Proposal

Imagine yourself post graduation, working in your dream job. Your boss has asked you to incorporate music into a project at work. Write a 300 word proposal which describes a project that is both tied to your job and directly involves the use of some music. It is not acceptable if you simply have music playing during the project or as some passive activity.

•   What is your dream job? Please describe your position and job duties.
•   How could music be involved in a project?
•   How will you or the people you are serving interact with music?
•   What affects could the music have on you or your participants?
•   Please employ a minimum of 3-5 music specific vocabulary words in your essay, such as timbre, tempo, dynamic, form, rhythm, melody, harmony etc.

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