Category: 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.

In at least 600 words answer the following:

“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.

Using SHMRG, compare and contrast the 20th-century contributions made by Stravinsky and Schoenberg to the development of music (especially rhythm, melody and harmony). 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 (or didn’t dislike) 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.

Comparison of music teaching method between one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching:Discuss?

Title: The application of Dalcroze music teaching method in piano ensemble class

Comparison of music teaching method between one-to-one teaching and ensemble teaching:Discuss?

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!!！

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?

Paper #4

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?

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

Paper #3

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 (born Lizzie Douglas)
Carole King
Patti Smith

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

Describe in as much detail as possible two musical elements (e.g., instrumentation, form, subject of the lyrics, or vocal delivery style) that the two songs in each pair have in common, and two elements where they differ.

Son House, “Walkin’ Blues” and Elvis Presley, “Blue Moon of Kentucky”

Describe in as much detail as possible two musical elements (e.g., instrumentation, form, subject of the lyrics, or vocal delivery style) that the two songs in each pair have in common, and two elements where they differ.
Son House – Walkin’ Blues

Elvis Presley – “Blue Moon of Kentucky”

Describe the audience as a whole, and the typical audience member. What was the audience’s reaction to the concert? Were they more interested in the performers or the music? Did the performers “connect” with the audience in some way that seemed appropriate for the style of music?

Jazz Performance

What was the style of the piece? As best you can, identify the genre or genres (e.g., cool jazz, bebop, etc.)

Identify the form of the piece, and describe the sections. Who played the melodies?

Describe the melody of the piece. Which instruments played it? What were your impressions of it?

Describe how the rhythm section played for each piece, and compare/contrast how they approached one song differently from another.

What was the bassist doing? What was the drummer doing? What was the pianist or guitarist doing?

Which instruments had solos? Provide some detail here, for example, whether or not the soloists interacted with the ensemble or other musicians, how long the solos lasted, whether you liked them, etc.

Did the piece feature improvisation? If so, was it collective or solo improvisation? Which instruments participated in the improvisation?

What was your impression of this piece overall? Did you have a favorite section?

Your overall impressions of the performance. Did a particular piece stand out? Did you have a favorite soloist? Would you want to see these particular jazz musicians perform again?

Describe the audience as a whole, and the typical audience member. What was the audience’s reaction to the concert? Were they more interested in the performers or the music? Did the performers “connect” with the audience in some way that seemed appropriate for the style of music?

East coast vs west coast rappers i.e, tupac shakur, biggie smalls, snoop dogg, dr dre, NWA. Death row records and how it began, whom manages it now. Rap during the 80’s-90’s. Is east vs west still a thing in todays society?

West coast vs East coast rap

East coast vs west coast rappers i.e, tupac shakur, biggie smalls, snoop dogg, dr dre, NWA. Death row records and how it began, whom manages it now. Rap during the 80’s-90’s. Is east vs west still a thing in todays society?

How, when, and for what purpose does music play a role in the event? What types of instruments are used? What else strikes you?

How, when, and for what purpose does music play a role in the event? What types of instruments are used? What else strikes you?

Talk with participants at the event (to the extent that it is appropriate). Ask questions related to why they are there, and what the event and the music employed means to them (i.e., the significance). Try to speak with as many different people and kinds of participants as possible. Are there other, nonverbal ways of communicating with and receiving knowledge from participants?

Was a program distributed for the event? If so, make sure to get one, as it can be a valuable tool for you to understand the ordering of performances and to check the proper spellings of song titles or names of performers. Descriptions found in the program often communicate aspects of the event’s significance for those organizing it.