In your opinion, how should the arts, music specifically, be funded in our time?

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Throughout history, music and the arts have been funded in a variety of ways. In the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, these funds were generally provided by the Church and the Monarchies. In the Classical and Romantic eras, a shift to the general noble/upper classes and a reliance on freelance work occurred. In the Modern era, funding shifted to Foundation, Corporation, and Government sources. In your opinion, how should the arts, music specifically, be funded in our time? You may include outside sources, but make sure to provide proper source citation.
Submission must be at least 2 full pages of text (not including header), double spaced, 12 point font (Times New Roman , please), standard margins. Submissions will be reviewed by Blackboard’s plagiarism checker “Safe Assign” against internet sources and other student’s work. Any submission rated 10% or higher without proper source citation will be subject to failing upon review by the professor.

Give your reaction to the concert and specifically address how your experience relates to the course modules so far.

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Country music is all about the….music! For this project, find a recording of a country music concert of your choice. This could be from any time period but try to find one that was recorded live and is available in its entirety. Ideally we’d be watching LIVE country music, but since that is no feasible at the moment, this is the next best thing. In essay format,give your reaction to the concert and specifically address how your experience relates to the course modules so far. For example, what region of the country did this music come from? What subgenre of country music might it fit into? What instruments were used? Where did those instruments originate? Can you hear the influence of any other genres on what you’re listening to? Etc…Please cite course readings in your essay and tie it back to what you’ve learning so far in the course. This should be 1000 to 1500 words. Midterm Project: (100 points)

Write an essay reviewing a piece of art.

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Review AnalysisYour assignment is to write an essay reviewing a piece of art. The art possibilities are open. Think about: music, movies, literature, paintings, food, plays, comedy, games, etc. Support your arguments with specific examples.Your voice should be evident throughout; however, you must present yourself as a believable and trustworthy authority. Your audience is the public, not your best friend, but think about the audience based on your art choice (symphony audience different than Kanye West fans). Finish with a recommendation, including a discussion of what is the value of this art. The final draft should be 3-4 pag

Select a minimum of five pieces from the Romantic Era that is appropriate for the instrument/voice that you choose.

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Imagine that you are an instrumentalist or vocalist. You are planning on performing a concert of Romantic Era music in the college’s auditorium. Using various resources, develop a concert program that has the following information:

1. Choose which instrument you will perform with (or vocal part).

2. Select a minimum of five pieces from the Romantic Era that is appropriate for the instrument/voice that you choose.

3. List your program in the order of composition by year (oldest to newest), then insert a page break and begin #4

Jason Atkinson, Pianist

In Concert – Name of College

Date and Time

PROGRAM

Romantic Period Song #1 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #2 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #3 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #4 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #5 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

4. Develop program notes for each piece. For the musician, program notes discuss the history and/or relevance of each piece. This can be accomplished by a simple paragraph per selection (half-page each minimum, cite all references)

5. There should be a minimum of three and a half pages, not including the works cited page – see outline

Page 1 – Program

Pages 2 through 5 – Program Notes

Works Cited Page

IMPORTANT:

You should cite all resources used to answer this question appropriately, including the textbook. Your assignment should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and be double-spaced, with 12 point, Times New Roman Font, and one-inch margins.

List your program in the order of composition by year (oldest to newest), then insert a page break and begin #4

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Imagine that you are an instrumentalist or vocalist. You are planning on performing a concert of Romantic Era music in the college’s auditorium. Using various resources, develop a concert program that has the following information:

1. Choose which instrument you will perform with (or vocal part).

2. Select a minimum of five pieces from the Romantic Era that is appropriate for the instrument/voice that you choose.

3. List your program in the order of composition by year (oldest to newest), then insert a page break and begin #4

Jason Atkinson, Pianist

In Concert – Name of College

Date and Time

PROGRAM

Romantic Period Song #1 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #2 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #3 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #4 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

Romantic Period Song #5 (Year of Composition) Name of Composer

4. Develop program notes for each piece. For the musician, program notes discuss the history and/or relevance of each piece. This can be accomplished by a simple paragraph per selection (half-page each minimum, cite all references)

5. There should be a minimum of three and a half pages, not including the works cited page – see outline

Page 1 – Program

Pages 2 through 5 – Program Notes

Works Cited Page

IMPORTANT:

You should cite all resources used to answer this question appropriately, including the textbook. Your assignment should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and be double-spaced, with 12 point, Times New Roman Font, and one-inch margins.

Discuss the history and origins of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and Rock.

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Discuss the history and origins of Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and Rock.

List any additional information that you discovered about the piece through your readings or additional research.

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Please respond to each of the following parts below. Your paper should be divided into three parts as specific below. Your assignment should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and be double-spaced, with 12 point, Times New Roman Font, and one-inch margins. The total length of this paper is 2 pages. You must cite all resources appropriately.

THE THREE PIECES THAT ARE BEING WRITTEN ABOUT ARE THE FOLLOWING LINKS:

Assignment Description:

Part I

Develop an introductory paragraph that gives a brief overview of the three pieces that you selected.

Part II

Directions: You are to write a short (10-12 sentences minimum) reflection on each piece. Your response should be in paragraph form (3 paragraphs), with one paragraph for each piece. You should answer the following essential questions for each piece:

1. What are some of the characteristics of the piece?

2. How does the piece make you feel?

3. What do you think the composer might have been thinking when he/she composed this piece?

4. List any additional information that you discovered about the piece through your readings or additional research.

Part III

Describe the similarities and differences between the three pieces that you selected. You should also provide a definitive conclusion for your paper.

Do modern performers have the freedom to interpret music of the past in ways that the original composers may not have intended? May we use modern instruments?

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In modern music performance, there is a school of thought that music should be performed exactly as intended by the composer called “Historically Informed Performance”. This includes the notion of only using instruments and techniques that were available to the composer at the time the work was composed. Do modern performers have the freedom to interpret music of the past in ways that the original composers may not have intended? May we use modern instruments? Place operas in modern settings? Use female voices when male voices would have been used? Provide a clear defense for your position. If you consult outside sources, provide proper citation.

Submission must be at least 2 full pages of text (not including header), double spaced, 12 point font (Times New Roman , please), standard margins. Submissions will be reviewed by Blackboard’s plagiarism checker “Safe Assign” against internet sources and other student’s work. Any submission rated 10% or higher without proper source citation will be subject to failing upon review by the professor.

Pick any piece of music that has special meaning for you and explain why it does.

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Pick any piece of music that has special meaning for you and explain why it does. This piece of music needs to be on Youtube if the piece is obscure.
Although the music doesn’t necessarily have to have lyrics it is very useful if it does so you can tie the words into your discussion. You need to discuss the following things in this assignment:
Who wrote it/recorded it, what is the title, when it was written, album it was on, position in charts, why it was written, etc.
What creates unity and variety in the piece as defined by your book.
Tell about the performer’s role in the piece as defined by your book.
Talk about the structure of the music as defined by your book.
Discuss the purpose of the piece as defined by your book.
Discuss the musical connotations/meaning the piece has for you. The content (measured from first word of the first paragraph to the last word of the last paragraph) should be no shorter than one full page.

What was your favorite and least favorite things about the piece of music?

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You will complete a write up that answers:
1. What was your favorite and least favorite things about the piece of music?
2. Would you listen to this piece of music again, why or why not?
3. How did you listen to this differently after taking this course?
Use musical fundamental vocabulary used to describe music and identify these terms in musical examples. Include major stylistic elements, musical characteristics, musical structures, and musical genres
These are the links for the performances: 1. Maurice Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin:
2. Maurice Ravel: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand:
3. Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7:
4. Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 44 “Mourning Symphony”:
5. Bela Bartok: Violin Concerto No. 2:
6. Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5: