Category: Music

Watch this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v＝lVPLIuBy9CY
What did you notice about the rhythm of the drummers or the rhythm of the workers? Explain.

1. You may attend a concert in the area (Gr. 8-12, university, or other approved).
2. If a printed program is provided, turn in a copy with report.
3. Write a short report on the concert (500-800 words) on the following criteria:
A. Did the group perform well? Did you recognize “obvious” mistakes? If so, describe any reactions from director, participants, or audience.
B. Were the director/performers prepared? Did the director offer comments regarding such?
C. Describe aspects of the performance you did or did not enjoy.
D. Describe anything unique or un-expected that occurred.
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Intersectionality & The Movements
Study Key Words: Harlem Renaissance, interartistic inquiry, Noirisme, Negritude, Creole, Afrocubanism, Minoristas, intelligentsia
Select two of the following prompts and write a 300-350 word essay. Include links and citations as required.
According to Floyd, what was the significance of the period known as the Harlem Renaissance?
Provide (briefly describe) one example of how “interartistic inquiry” of the Harlem Renaissance period – addressed social and/or political events of this time.
What role did jazz music and jazz artists have in the “call/response” of the Harlem Renaissance? (Proceed from the general to a specific example/person).
In what ways does hip hop resonate with the artistic explorations of the Harlem Renaissance?
What was the major objective of the Minoristas? Provide (briefly describe) an example.
According to Carpentier, “when one sees things from abroad, the value of these popular treasures is understood as never before!” What was he referring to, and how does this resonate with your own experience of traveling abroad?
What female artists (list 3) stood out during the Harlem Renaissance? What were their contributions to this “Movement”? Provide an example of their work.
What was Garvey’s role in the “Movement” (according to Floyd)?
In what Harlem Renaissance figure’s work was the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and class evident, if not also prominent?

respond to on of the musical examples from this unit in greater depth. If you select this option, you will write one to two paragraphs discussing what you found particularly musically and/or lyrically effective, interesting and/or enjoyable about the performance. I am not asking you to make earth-shattering revelations here. Rather I want to see you demonstrate, in your own words, that you listened to the song and tried to understand what you were hearing. Do your best to describe details in the recording that support your argument. It is also useful to attempt to situate the song within the history of rock ‘n’ roll as it is presented in this class to date.
Your response should address some or all of the following questions (to the best of your abilities):
-What instruments are used in this song?
-What are some of the most clear sonic characteristics of the song?
-How do these sounds relate to the (sub-)genres that came before it?
-Why is this song relevant to the lecture/unit?
-Why did you choose this particular song? What made it stand out for you?

Your responses should include a sentence or two about five to six recording from the lecture(s) and a paragraph that addresses the unit’s recordings as a group. Each individual track response must include a specific observation that points to a particular musical event in the recording. Timestamps pointing to these specific moments should be used to make the point you are referring to as clear as possible (i.e. “At 1:32 in the recording we hear a guitar responding to the vocal line / an abrupt change in tempo / the first of a series of riffs / etc”). You may also discuss a particular recording in more depth or make any other observations you would like in regard to the assigned listening for this. The responses in your listening journal should demonstrate evidence of critical listening and engagement with the course materials more generally.
The tracks you are required to address are as follows:
The Weavers – “Goodnight, Irene” (1950)
Leadbelly – “Goodnight, Irene” (1939)
Bob Dylan – “Gospel Plow” (1961)
Bob Dylan – “See That My Grave Is Kept Clean” (1961)
Muddy Waters – “My Home is the Delta” (1964)
Muddy Waters – “Mannish Boy” (1955)
Muddy Waters – “Got My Mojo Working” (1960)
Ottilie Patterson – “Careless Love” (1955)
Muddy Waters – “Hard Day Blues”

After you’ve viewed your online or live concert, submit your 450-word concert essay here.
Submit this assignment: Upload a Text Document Here!The only file types allowed are MS Word documents (.doc or .docx file suffixes) or .pdf files.
You may enter your writing assignment directly on this page (If you decide to go that route, please type your assignment in another application and copy the text here).
Be sure you understand what is required in the Concert Essay. You can use the link below to go back to the instructions page for review.
Essay Instructions? Click on the link below!
HERE I CHOSE
I’ve decided to watch Herbert von Karajan’s performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra on YouTube. Herbert von Karajan’s representation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, which is recognized for its technical excellence and emotional depth, is an attraction performance in the classical genre, which is why I selected this particular achievement.
Instruction
After watching a live/online Classical Music Performance such as an opera, ballet, a solo recital, a chamber music recital, symphony orchestra, or choir concert, which will qualify for this assignment, you should start working on your Concert Essay then upload it on the Concert Essay Submission Page. Please make sure to answer the questions below and add any other observations that come to you containing at least 450 words. Don’t forget to spell words correctly. 1. Introductory Paragraph Please make sure to include the following information!
Concert Date/Place
Type of Concert Name of Performers
Performance Venue
2. Descriptive Paragraph
Reaction to the Performance
Composition/PerformanceWhich work did you find most enjoyable and why?
Which work did you like almost as well and why?
Which work did you least enjoy and why?
Connection to Course
To what forms and musical concepts have we studied (see below), do you see any connections?Explain your choices: Tempo, Meter, Texture, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, and Style!
3. Last Paragraph
Personal Reaction
CritiqueWas your like or dislike due to the piece itself or the way it was played?
Give any other reactions!
Feel free to mention images, feelings, emotions, mood, and the effect of the overall spirit of the music.
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Your assignment for Module Six is to write a paper. NOT a term paper – an ESSAY. Here’s the situation you are to write for:
Earth has been invaded by friendly beings from another Galaxy. They wish to cohabit peacefully.
They know nothing about history, sociology, politics, love, religion as it exists on earth.
You have been hired to write a 5-7 page paper introducing them to FOUR classic American songs that, in your judgement, represent the best of American music, and whose lyrics provide an insight into who we are as people, either our strengths or our struggles.
The FOUR songs you choose must represent the following categories of American music:
1. American folk songs
2. American rock ‘n roll
3. American Latin music or a musical style of any other group of American immigrants (for example, Cajun music or Irish music).
4. American Black Music (after rock ‘n roll)
American is defined, for this exercise, as being written and/or performed by an American musician, and performed widely in the US. The amazing band, Queen, does NOT qualify. Nor do the Beatles or the Rolling Stones.
Your examples should come from a wide variety of times, and represent different eras in our history.
In your paper, explain WHY you chose each piece (being sure to give complete song name, artist name, lyricist name, date written, and which category it represents). Provide information about the MUSIC itself, including the instrumentation, vocal type, any unusual features of the music. Explain the lyrics, but do not quote long passages (we will assume you would give them a handout – no need to make that). And explain why you find that piece especially important that you think it is one of 4 songs they should know ! (we do not want obscure pieces or composers in this assignment). If possible, set the example in a historic time setting.
5-7 pages, double-spaced. EVERY SENTENCE SHOULD HAVE A FACT IN IT.
Grading will be 50% content – originality will be rewarded. You may insert photos, but should then increase the length of the document.
Complete Bibliography is required, listing all sources. Use any standard Bibliographic style, but do not just list urls. Omission of Bibliography is a 4 pt deduction.
Your document will be scanned for plagiarism, and graded down accordingly. Use your own voice. Papers that read like a typical term paper will not fulfill this requirement.
Cover pages, bibliography, or less than complete pages of text will not count toward the 5 page minimum requirement.

Requirements for the paper:
The paper is a research project, not an opinion project. It will discuss the life and music of a composer (or composers) of western art music. Composers of jazz, popular music, world music, film music, etc. are not acceptable topics. A list of acceptable composers is attached to the syllabus. If you interested in writing about a composer whose name is not listed, prior approval by the instructor is required. Final papers on a non-approved composer will not be accepted. All portions of the assignment must be DOUBLE-SPACED. Images (photos, paintings, music scores/ notation, etc.) are permitted, but do not replace the text length requirement. For example, if the image occupies a quarter page, there must be an additional quarter page of text in the paper. Students must submit the paper by 11:59 pm on March 31, 2024.
The paper should be a minimum of 1,500 words (approximately 5 typed pages), exclusive of bibliography. The first page should list your name, the course number and name and your instructor’s name, as well as your name and the paper’s title in the upper left corner. Pages are to be numbered and include student’s last name. The paper’s format should be as follows:
Part I: Composer’s biography/overview 4 pages minimum
Part II: Music analysis of focus piece 1 page minimum
Bibliography 1 individual page(s)
The Music Analysis part consists of research and analysis of one specific musical composition by the composer. Part II should begin on a separate page, like a new chapter in a book.
The paper must utilize at least three scholarly, peer reviewed book or journal sources. Students must use at least one article from Grove Music Online (this qualifies as one of the three scholarly sources). Additional internet sources are permitted, but must be cleared with the instructor before inclusion as a source. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source, and papers citing Wikipedia will receive at least a 5 point grade reduction. The paper must include at least 6 in-text citations.
Approved Composer List
Composers are listed by time period. Further information is provided at the end of the list.
+ Composers approved for papers about two composers
# Composers who are people of color
Female composers
Middle Ages/Renaissance (450-1600)
Hildegard of Bingen + John Dowland + Orlando di Lasso (Lassus) + Guillaume de Machaut Josquin des Prez Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
+ Thomas Weelkes
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Writing Assignment 5: Poetry in Romantic Songs
Descriiption
This assignment features examples of Romantic German Lieder (songs), and its counterpart the French Melodie. Setting poetry to music was very popular in the Romantic era. These types of music became pioneers for today’s popular music speaking of love, life, heartbreak, and death.
Assignment
Load https://www.resonanceschoolofmusic.com/german-lieder/
Read pages 1 and 2 of the featured article, and listen once again to the excerpt from Schubert’s “Erlkonig.” Visit the Favorite Classical Composers website and read the article about Brahms’ “Wiegenlied” (Lullaby). Read the poetic translation; however, you will need to listen to the song here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t894eGoymio
Read the short article introducing French melodie and some of its early composers.
Listen to Berlioz’s song “Le spectre de la rose” (The Ghost of the Rose).
Listen to Berlioz’s song “Sur les lagunes” (On the Lagoons).
Use the musical examples and the articles to respond to the following prompts:
How are the lied and the melodie similar? How are they different? Which came first?
Two specific composers are mentioned in regard to developing this type of song; one German, and one French. Who are these two composers and how did their contributions to lied/melodie help to popularize the genre?
In general, what do you think about the songs presented here? Does the combination of voice and piano reflect the poetry in each different song?
In your opinion, does the piano accompaniment serve as a partner to the voice, or does it take a background position? Which seems more important to you in the delivery of the emotion the poetry describes; the piano or the voice? Or do both sounds provide an equal contribution to describing the poetic emotions?
“Erlkonig,” “Le spectre de la rose,” and “Sur les lagunes” all speak of death. Describe your impression of each song. How do you feel that the representations of death are similar and/or different? Do any of these songs give you a positive feeling?
Describe your feelings toward the Brahms “Wiegenlied.” What do you hear in the piano and voice parts? Have you heard this song before? Where and when?
Which of these songs was your favorite? Why? What makes you like or dislike this music?
Remember: Please continue to take your analysis to deeper levels. You should be building upon the ideas you have explored earlier in the course; try to tie in comparisons to other music previously explored, if relevant.

You may watch a concert any time during the first half of our session and then write it up before or on the due date. Concerts you have watched or attended before the start of our session cannot be used for this assignment. Instead, listen and watch through fresh ears using what we have learned about musical elements so far this session!Instructions
Part 1 (50 points): Concert information, and either a photo of the concert, a photo of the concert program, or a URL to the concert you watched online. Concert must be at least 45 minutes in length.
Summary of who played and what they played. Observations of how the performers such as how they carried themselves, how they dressed for the concert, how they acknowledged each other and the audience. Observations of the audience such as how did they react to the performers, their relative noise level, when did they clap, how were they generally dressed.
Opinions such as did you like the pieces played, did you like the way the performers carried themselves, and did you like how the audience behaved.
Part 2 (40 points): Composer or performer research.Choose two composers or performers from the concert you watched and write about each including their biographical information, their musical education, and their major contributions to music.Part 3 (20 points):
ResourcesMLA format bibliography of the resources used in the composer research section.