Category: Music

Can music with a socially conscious message have a positive effect or a negative effect? Why? Give an example of a song that has addressed a social issue. How was it received? What role does the performer of the song play in the reception of the song’s message? Do the commercial aspects of the music business affect the role of the artist in terms of social commentary? Why or why not? Does art have the power to change minds?

For this assignment, you will use your active listening skills to apply musical terminology and analyze a piece or song of your choice that is not already covered in the textbook, lectures, or links pages. It will need to provide enough material to meet the needs of the assignment. 3-4 minutes is typically a good length.
Listen to your chosen piece several times, taking notes on what you hear for each of the musical elements. Pay special attention to whenever you hear any changes in each of these categories. Organize this assignment into the following 6 categories: ( see link to the song at the end of the instructions)
Melody (conjunct/disjunct, key/scale, phrases/cadences, register, etc.)
Rhythm (meter, pulse/beat, syncopation, subdivision, durations, etc.)
Harmony (accompaniment, major/minor, consonant/dissonant, etc.)
Timbre (what instruments are used, describe vocal tone quality)
Texture (homophonic, polyphonic, etc.)
Form (strophic, through-composed, verse/chorus, etc.)
In three sentences, sum up the message or meaning of the song or piece of music. (As a starting point, look up the lyrics if you’re using a song with text.)
Write a paragraph (200 words) analyzing which of your observations about the musical elements (Part A) convey this message (Part B). If there were no lyrics, would the music still have the same meaning? Why and how?
Please include a YouTube link to the piece that matches your listening guide:
**PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED TEMPLATE**
Text book: Katherine Charlton Experience Music 5th edition (New York: McGraw, 2018)
ISBN 9780078025228.
RUBRIC :
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Need someone who is good at writing music-related writing assignments and familiar with the music (old vinyl, CD or Cassette)
Assignment Instruction:
Take a record (old vinyl, CD or Cassette) released by a record label and write out all the credits written in the record, including track listing, performers, songwriters, producers, etc. Write a short description of the recording, including the music, images, sleeve, etc. 750 words.
I attached the related resource music that I want to write about. Please choose either (old vinyl, CD or Cassette) , one of three t o write.

Full Concert Report details. (You Tube Video)
ASSIGNMENT: *You are required to attend “live” concerts: Scroll down to find specific details for this assignment.
These TWO assignments are You Tube videos. One for the Orchestral concert and one for the Jazz concert. Submit your assignments in Canvas/Assignments. The links for each video are in “Assignments”
Each Video Concert Report is worth 20 points.
Print the “Form for Concert Report Submission” from the link on the left side of this page. Have the form with you as you watch the video concert as a rough draft and fill in the blanks – use it to take notes on the back, etc. Next, you should open the form in Adobe and type in your answers, and convert to pdf for your final product to turn in. Do not hand write your answers.
Finally, please include a short paragraph showing what you took away from this concert experience. I will grade the report based on: “college-level academic work,” effort put forth, neatness, thoroughness, and correct use of musical terminology. Each report is worth up to 20 points.
BE RESOURCEFUL! You may have to do some research/review to complete some of the questions, such as the texture, elements, composer & style. You might need to approach the performers and ask some questions.
SUBMIT: Post your FORM with PARAGRAPH in Canvas/Assignments. No Google docs. Convert to pdf for best results.

What does music mean to you? Describe what role music plays in your life. Be detailed in your response (200 words minimum), including a description of at least one song or piece of music that has particularly significant meaning for you. Feel free to add music, pictures or other media to your journal entry.

Need someone who is good at writing music-related writing assignments and familiar with the music (old vinyl, CD or Cassette)
Assignment Instruction:
Take a record (old vinyl, CD or Cassette) released by a record label and write out all the credits written in the record, including track listing, performers, songwriters, producers, etc. Write a short description of the recording, including the music, images, sleeve, etc. 750 words.
I attached the related resource music that I want to write about. Please choose either (old vinyl, CD or Cassette) , one of three t o write.

I will give you two files to answer those questions.
What is Hyman’s argument regarding the nature of change in ballad text between the “Old” and “New” World Versions?
The House Carpenter Ballad was also known in Scotland as The Daemon Lover (text of both versions are attached). After comparing the text of both versions, do you agree with Hyman’s claims regarding ballad change in the US? Use evidence from the song to support your perspective.

The Genre of hip hop for the topic is East Coast Hip Hop from 1980-1990.
5 page, double spaced paper on a specific topic relating to American popular music
Research paper topic, outline, + 3 possible sources
Do a 20 minute presentation on a general topic “umbrella” such as hip hop.
Purpose
• [To Persuade your Reading Audience of a Convincing Position] Using the UE guidelines, establish why you chose the genre or style of music that you are describing, and what it represents in our culture.
Your thesis statement
should IMPLY a guiding
research question, e.g.
Are the extreme
examples of sexual and
violent lyrics in later Hip
Hop music a result of
the commercialization
of the genre, or an
authentic expression of the composer/performers’ experience?
Evidence
Because we are focusing on analysis and critique, these written assignments rely primarily on information provided by you. However, information that is obtained from outside sources should be cited appropriately using MLA or APA style. Use scholarly articles – not information that cannot be verified.
Analysis
After analyzing the cultural context, what conclusions can be drawn? Generally speaking, your paper should not promote a neutral stance, e.g. Madonna’s music represents a reversal of the cultural norm in the role of women in American society in the following ways…
In this assignment, your ultimate “decision” (drawn ideally from conventional critical thinking techniques and the SLU core values) is represented as a thesis/position statement in your introduction and conclusion, e.g. “Death Metal music gives America’s youth an appropriate/or inappropriate outlet for violent emotions in a relatively controlled atmosphere (that of the concert venue), and as such provides a harmless (or harmful) cathartic experience for the fans/audience.
SLU Core Values
The SLU Core Values are PRICER: Personal Development, Responsible Stewardship, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Respect.
Be sure to specifically relate your purpose and decision to these standards.
• Use good grammar and
organize the paper in a logical and consistent way.
Concluding Thoughts…
• How does the repertoire you’ve chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity? Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, you must address musical issues as well.

Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will choose a musical genre or topic and prepare a class presentation accompanied by a written background paper. If you choose a genre, be specific. Don’t choose a broad genre like rock and roll. Narrow the genre to a very specific area of rock and roll like West Coast Grunge Rock of the 1990’s or Women in Rock. Click here for some genre examples.
How does the repertoire you’ve chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity? Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, you must address musical issues as well.
Click Research Paper Guidelines to view the requirements and a rubric for this assignment.
What is the topic you would like to discuss in your Research Paper?
In submitting your topic, include the genre of music you will be exploring along with the titles of three (3) sources for your paper.
Submit your Research Paper Topic to the Assignment folder no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.