For this assignment, you will examine American Musicals and the different ways m

For this assignment, you will examine American Musicals and the different ways music can be
perceived as either a window or a mirror of American society and culture. When music acts as a
window to society and culture, we might see events and situations in a new light—music might be
acting as a way for us to better understand differences in society that we might not understand
without it. When music acts as a mirror, it reflects who we are and can help us see ourselves more
authentically.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will discuss any American Musical of your choice – you can use the
examples provided in the Unit, or perhaps you have a favorite that was turned into a movie!
• Discuss why you think this particular musical became popular when it did. Did the themes in
the musical match happenings in American culture at that time? Explain.
• Identify a popular showtune from the musical. Discuss how this chosen showtune is either a
mirror or a window to something about American society and culture. Offer evidence to
support your beliefs and assertions.
• Include the title of the showtune, when it was written, the composer(s), and the performing
musician(s).
• Include a YouTube video link of the showtune.
Requirements:
• All works should be written in proper APA format.
• Your paper should be 2-3 pages with additional cover and reference pages.
• Use at least two (2) scholarly references to support your work. You may use your textbook as
a resource, however, the YouTube video to your showtune does not count towards these
sources.