View the entire documentary, and after you have finished, post a reflection on two specific themes or performances in the documentary that struck you the most. Explain to us why you think those moments were key in terms of hip-hop culture.

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Hip Hop Music & Culture: Coachella

View the entire documentary, and after you have finished, post a reflection on two specific themes or performances in the documentary that struck you the most.

Each reflection should be a full paragraph (12 point font, 300 word total for the assignment). As you are writing, explain to us why you think those moments were key in terms of hip-hop culture.

You must also place these moments in the context of the overall documentary, demonstrating that you carefully viewed the full film.

Do you think the recording of “The Epitaph of Seikilos” sounds exactly the way it was intended by the composer? Why or why not?

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History of Ancient and Medieval Music

Answer the following questions after listening to this video

1. Do you think the recording of “The Epitaph of Seikilos” sounds exactly the way it was intended by the composer? Why or why not?
2. There are many examples of sacred vocal music from the Middle Ages. However, there are very few examples of secular instrumental music. Why do you think this is?

The book used for the course is Survey of Music is The Enjoyment of Music, 13th ed. by Forney and Machlis.

How would you describe these performances? What was your favorite performance? Why? Is there anything you would like to see these students improve?

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Discussion: Concert Viewing Activity

Watch the undergraduate performance video and answer the following questions. How would you describe these performances? What was your favorite performance? Why? Is there anything you would like to see these students improve?

It is important to remember that this recital features performances by undergraduate students; often, the students are just learning to perform solo music in public. While it’s ok to point out things you liked or didn’t like, reply from a beginner’s perspective.

Write a 175-word post discussing ways that music relates to a major in Business Administration. In what ways could you incorporate aspects of music into a future career?

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Discussion: How Music Relates to your Career

Write a 175-word post discussing ways that music relates to a major in Business Administration. In what ways could you incorporate aspects of music into a future career?

What is the argument of your chosen source? What is the source trying to do or what is its purpose? How are they making this argument? Primarily ethos, pathos, logos?

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Mini-Rhetorical Analysis of Inside LilNasX’s Record-Breaking, Culture-Changing Summer

This does not have to be very formal. You may use casual language or the first person. You may also just copy and paste the questions into a word document and type your answers below each question. This does not have to be formatted like a formal essay.

Who is the rhetor (or author) of this piece? Do you find them credible? You may consider the author themselves and/or the general source (so, where is the article located). Who would you consider to be the audience for this piece?

What is the argument of your chosen source? What is the source trying to do or what is its purpose?

How are they making this argument? Primarily ethos, pathos, logos?

Briefly talk about whether you think the piece is effective or not-imagine yourself to be the audience. Remember that an argument can be effective and you still disagree with it or it can be ineffective even if you generally agree with what it is saying. You also do not have to agree with every source here. For example, I love Hades and played it frequently!

Finally, what is the context/situation/greater themes and discussion surrounding this piece? For example, Crash is a film about a set of characters but deals with a greater discussion and context of prejudice, community, stereotypes, and police brutality in a post 9-11 world. What do you think is the greater discussion and context of your piece? This is a tricky one so don’t worry if you feel unsure of your response.

Relate your choice to Social Sustainability.

Sources:

How does the music highlight the historical connections or dynamic between the United States and the Caribbean, whether in terms of lyrics or sound/samples?

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Reflection 2

We are focusing on the history of New York City (The Bronx) and Jamaica during this week. In that spirit, listen to the Fugees’ album “The Score” (1996). For your weekly reflection, we’d like you to write 300-380words that highlight two links that hear between hip-hop and reggae on the album. How does the music highlight the historical connections or dynamic between the United States and the Caribbean, whether in terms of lyrics or sound/samples? Feel free to focus on specific songs; you do not have to write about the whole album. (Whosampled and Genius should be helpful in reviewing the album)

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

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Playing the drums

1.Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

– For this prompt, the idea that is engaging would be playing the drums.

Critical response multi-paragraphs do not simply summarize the text or evaluate whether you like the text; they are a three paragraphs, persuasive, and focused analysis, argument, or interpretation about the text.

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Pursuit of happiness song through literary lenses

Literary Lenses
Literary Analysis
Musical / Poetry Analysis
Creativity
Reader Response Evaluation

Today is the first day of your preparation for the final. Here are some things you need to do so that when you write your paper, you will have all of the necessary evidence and prerequisites.

There are two parts to the final. You will be graded as a group.

Part 1 – Paper guidelines (Do this first):

Critical response multi-paragraphs do not simply summarize the text or evaluate whether you like the text; they are a three paragraphs, persuasive, and focused analysis, argument, or interpretation about the text. They not only help you think critically about the texts you read but also help you formulate ideas that can be expanded into longer essays. There are four parts to a critical response multi-paragraph:

1) an argumentative topic sentence,

2) evidence in the form of quotations or paraphrases for the argument you are making,

3) interpretation of your evidence in relation to the argument, and

4) a strong concluding statement.

Explain the details of the concert: who were the performers, was it live or virtual, where/when, etc. Provide some historical context for the music that was performed. describe your personal impressions of the music (likes, dislikes, new things learned) as well as what you thought of the experience of ‘attending’ a virtual concert.

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Concert Reflection

Watch this virtual concert h https://youtu.be/-XOVLlf-MPM

Then, in 2-3 page paper (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font), address the following points:

● Explain the details of the concert: who were the performers, was it live or virtual, where/when, etc.

● Utilizing the research tools introduced in this class, provide some historical context for the music that was performed. This historical context could include biographical information about one or more of the composers featured during the concert, and/or a description of how the music you heard fits into themes from classical music history as covered in lectures. The expectation is that you cite at least one outside source.

● Last but definitely not least, describe your personal impressions of the music (likes, dislikes, new things learned) as well as what you thought of the experience of ‘attending’ a virtual concert.

● Citations are required for all external sources you utilize. Citation format is student choice. These links below are resources – databases, research tools, journal access, streaming audio/video, etc. you can use Research

● Grove Music Online

● (Links to an external site.)

● – world’s leading online resource for music research Streaming Audio

● NAXOS Music Library

● (Links to an external site.)

● – streaming access to over 1241016 tracks (85876 discs)!

● Database of Recorded American Music

● (Links to an external site.)

● (DRAM) – another large streaming collection, this one focusing on American classical music Streaming Video

● Medici.tv

● (Links to an external site.)

● – Streaming video of classical music performances including concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master-classes, educational films and artist profiles

Select one of the following topics, chosen from famed songs, to craft a reflective essay of between 500 and 600 words. Use the quote to recall a meaningful place or event in your life and through your writing, demonstrate how the lyrics speaks true to you.

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Music soothing depression

Described as the universal language of mankind, music has the power to heal, to unite and to inspire. Lead singer of U2, Bono, poignantly captured the transcendent quality of music when he said: “Music can change the world because it can change people.”

Instructions: Select one of the following topics, chosen from famed songs, to craft a reflective essay of between 500 and 600 words. Use the quote to recall a meaningful place or event in your life and through your writing, demonstrate how the lyrics speaks true to you.

1. Supermarket Flowers- Ed Sheeran
2. Landslide- Fleetwood Mac
3. Paradise -Coldplay
4. Beautiful-Eminem
5. Sky is the Limit- Notorious B I G