What do these compositions tell us about musical adaptability in both traditions? Do you think that an Indonesian musician’s interest in Western music can be tied with the national concept of Unity in Diversity?

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Evaluation of Gamelan/Western Hybrid Compositions

Listen to the Chapter 7 Spotify tracks 19, 23, 25, and 26 (see embedded playlist below).
Write an essay two paragraphs long (200-250 words each) analyzing these tracks in a critical, objective way. These tracks are gamelan/western “hybrid” compositions, meaning they combine musical elements found in both traditions.

Here are some questions you might answer in your writing:
What do these compositions tell us about musical adaptability in both traditions?
Do you think that an Indonesian musician’s interest in Western music can be tied with the national concept of Unity in Diversity?
If the group is favored over the individual in Indonesian society, is the solo work and hybrids of I Wayan Balawan (pg. 112, PL 7-25) respectful to his culture and that from which he borrows? Explain.
Do you find this “hybrid” style more effective than either original one?
Do you think that this sort of borrowing from one tradition for insertion in another is respectful or valid?
Would a better term be “fusion”? If so, would the outcome be more respectful?

Spotify Playlist:

What is a madrigal? What is word painting? Mention two examples (give text and music) from Fair Phyllis.How did the madrigal tradition develop and change from the early 1500s to the early 1600.

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SECTION 2: LISTEN AND WRITE 40 points

 

1.Who is Tielman Susato and what is Danserye? Describe contents, form of the pieces, two ‘ways’ musicians could perform the pieces.

2.What was the role of women in secular and sacred music during the Baroque Era? Give 2 women composers as examples, what music they are known for and how they had their music presented to others.

3.What is a madrigal? What is word painting? Mention two examples (give text and music) from Fair Phyllis.How did the madrigal tradition develop and change from the early 1500s to the early 1600.

4.Council of Trent; give the years of the meetings. What were the social concerns and religious reasons for the meetings? What were the musical and performance concerns and how did the Council of Trent influence the performance and style of sacred music?

5.What is a historically informed performance? Name 2 Baroque style instruments that might be used in a performance. How would they be different from modern instruments in appearance, construction how they are played. (Do NOT use: organ, recorder, harpsichord, lute)

6.Josquin Des Prez: give brief biographical information: lifetime, jobs, employers, famous for..,.., end of career

  • What is the focus of the text the motet Ave Maria virgo serena?
  • Describe some special features of this motet: text organization, musical structure, different ways in which imitation is used. What is the personal touch in the motet Ave Maria, virgo serena?

7.Give a brief plot summary for the opera Dido and Aeneas: identify the main characters ( include their ‘title’, job) and main events of the story leading to the finale.

  • What is a ground bass? How is it used in Didos’ Lament? How does this reflect the character singing and the situation?

8.How did Baroque composers bring drama and contrast into their music?

9.What is a toccata and for what instruments would it be written? What does it showcase about the instruments and the players?

10.Define: what is an oratorio? What religious or inspirational story do you think might lend itself to a MODERN oratorio and why?

Define the following terms: 10 points

  1. Equal temperament
  2. basso continuo
  3. ritornello form
  4. recitative
  5. cantus firmus
  6. chorale
  7. concerto
  8. movement
  9. program music
  10. aria

 

For this discussion, find a news article—no older than one month—that is related to hip hop.

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Hip hop

Now that we have examined the background of hip hop and discussed the four elements, let’s bring the discussion into the present. Hip hop has become a global phenomenon that has gone beyond just the music and the four elements. For this discussion, find a news article—no older than one month—that is related to hip hop.

(A news/current events article, so no gossip: no TMZ or People magazine, for example. Another example: an album release is not an acceptable article. You should look for some intersection of hip hop with other current events.) You are not limited to national news; feel free to look at articles from around the world. Your discussion post should discuss the topic in the news article you chose and how it is connected to the historical material we have studied thus far. Please include a link to the article.

 

Write a 3-page research paper and can choose from one of the topics below and must address all components of the art form as it pertains to hip-hop.

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Transition of blues and jazz music into the modern hip-hop genre

Students must write a 3-page research paper and can choose from one of the topics below and must address all components of the art form as it pertains to hip-hop. All papers must have three sources including an online source, a book, and a scholarly journal article. Chicago style citation format is required for this paper. Select one of the topics below.

Review the transition of blues and jazz music into the modern hip-hop genre, focusing on the specific cultural references that highlighted the blues and jazz periods and how they relate to modern hip-hop cultural ideals. Through your research, ask yourself what blues and jazz musicians were trying to say about their culture, why they were disallowed from saying it in other ways and what was the significance to their culture at the time. Apply those same criteria to modern hip-hop and discuss what this transition may mean in regards to the changing cultural times.

What is the name of the ensemble performing? Name ALL musicians and their instruments. List the titles of each piece performed. Research the organization and write a short summary about their various programs, mission statement, and other information.

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Concert Review

Instructions
Watch the following concert (you will need to sign-in with your CPCC account):

https://centralpiedmont.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=25fcc0af-1906-4ea7-9dee-acae01416aa7

Panopto tracks the amount of the video you watch, please watch the concert in full. Your viewing will impact the overall grade

After viewing the concert in full, answer the following questions:

1) What is the name of the ensemble performing?

2) Name ALL musicians and their instruments.

3) List the titles of each piece performed.

4) Research the organization and write a short summary (minimum 300 words) about their various programs, mission statement, and other information.

5) Give your overall impression of the concert (minimum 200 words)

Reach a more complex understanding of the cultural influences and impact of your subject(s), while delivering a concise, well-researched example of music criticism. What are the intentions, priorities and possible innovations of your subject(s)?

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Musical analysis

A biographical piece on any artist, band, or genre, written as an examination of the origins and defining purpose of your chosen subject(s). The challenge here will be in reaching a more complex understanding of the cultural influences and impact of your subject(s), while delivering a concise, well-researched example of music criticism. What are the intentions, priorities and possible innovations of your subject(s)?

Write an example speech for each of the three types of speeches. The speeches should be organized like an essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Keep

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Types of speeches

Write an example speech for each of the three types of speeches. (impromptu, informative, persuasive) The speeches should be organized like an essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Keep in mind what makes each speech type different from the others. The introduction of each of the speeches must have a different approach to getting your audience’s attention.

Write a critical review of an article addressing assessment in music at the collegiate level. A critical review is a brief explanation of an article’s key points. Identify, summarize, and evaluate the ideas and information.

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Assessment in music at the collegiate level

Write a critical review of an article addressing assessment in music at the collegiate level. A critical review is a brief explanation of an article’s key points. Identify, summarize, and evaluate the ideas and information. Do not use the first-person point of view.

  • Select an article from a scholarly journal published within the past five years
  • Include a title page and bibliography
  • Begin the review with the author(s) and title of the article in bold
  • 450-500 words double spaced
  • Follow the Turabian Format Quick Guide to construct your paper
  • Review the Critical Review Paper Grading Rubric before submitting

Describe and compare the O viridissima virga by Hildegard of Bingen and the First Response from Viderunt Omnes by Léonin. Topics could include the historical or social context of each composition and the composers’ background.

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Listening Journal #2

Describe and compare the O viridissima virga (“O Greenest Branch”) by Hildegard of Bingen and the First Response from Viderunt Omnes (“All the Ends of the Earth”) by Léonin. Topics could include the historical or social context of each composition and the composers’ background. You may also address the use of musical elements such as sound, instrumentation, melody, rhythm/meter, harmony/tonality, and form. Note similarities as well as differences. Your submission should be in the range of 150 words.

What was good or bad about the venue? How much interaction was there with the audience? Did the performers speak to the audience? Was this performance treated as more of a concert or more of a ‘background music’ scenario?

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 Concert Critique

Observe one virtual performance. Submit a paper in MLA format for each of the performances that you attend. Each paper must be a minimum of 500 words.

Subjective Information:

What was good or bad about the venue?

How much interaction was there with the audience? Did the performers speak to the audience?

Was this performance treated as more of a concert or more of a ‘background music’ scenario?

Describe the sound of the group and/or the sound of the individual musicians.

How was this performance different from other live music performances you have seen?

What specifically did you like or dislike about the performance?

Link to the concert on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZOMwWIal3bA