Every performance is a culmination of many hours of preparation resulting in a performance grade. Our desire is for students to support each other and their fine art by being present for performances. When this is impossible because of personal situations, students must present work that is in lieu of this performance grade. This assignment, or other educationally appropriate option devised by the instructor, is to make up for missed performances.
Each activity is worth 25 points. To get a 100 for missing a concert, you must do all four activities. Write a one-page paper for each. Each of your four papers must be typed using the proper format, proper spelling, correct citation, and proper grammar. This alternate assignment is due one week after the missed concert.
- CURRENT MUSICAL EVENT PLANNER
Using newspapers, magazines, or the internet as your sources, find an article having to do with a musical performance, artist, recording, or other musical event. You will write a one-page paper that not only gives a synopsis of the article, but also includes your personal review of the artist or topic on which you are writing. Please attach a copy of the article and cite your reference. - COMPOSER PAPER
Research a composer of music and write a one-page summary about that composer, summarizing their life and accomplishments (when did they live, what makes them great, etc.). Please cite your references. - LISTENING PROJECT
Pick a composer of music and then find and listen to recordings of three different compositions by that composer. You will write a one-page paper where you discuss the pieces you listened to and share your observations about the composer’s style and music. You should compare each of the pieces. Make sure you cite the pieces that you listen to and who recorded each piece. - MUSICAL PERIOD PAPER
Pick a period of music history (i.e., Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, etc.) and write a one-page paper describing the characteristics and stylistic elements of the period. Some things to think about as you write this: What are the dates of the time period you have chosen? What makes Renaissance music different from Baroque music, etc.? Who were/are important composers in the chosen time period? How did instrumental music evolve in each of these time periods? These are just a few questions to think about as you research. Cite your references.
Plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in a zero for your grade. If you want full points for your grade, please take this assignment seriously. Poor work will result in a poor grade.