Read about Jazz in your textbook. Review the links below, then answer the questions below in brief responses. Jazz has a long rich history One summer I was lucky enough to travel to New Orleans, the home of Jazz. While I was there, I attended, the annual “Summer Satchmo Festival”. I stayed right in Storyville across the street … Read more
As classical guitarists we often need to look beyond our own borders to find inspiration As classical guitarists, we often need to look beyond our own borders to find inspiration. Our own repertoire is quite limited, especially compared to the wealth of music that violinists and pianists have available. It is common practice for classical … Read more
There are four pieces in the KSU Dance Concert. I have provided four questions. You will write a brief response to each of the four pieces There are four pieces in the KSU Dance Concert. I have provided four questions. You will writea brief response to each of the four pieces and use a different … Read more
Igudesman & Joo – Making fun with classical music Igudesman & Joo – Making fun with classical music Aleksey Igudesman, violinist, composer Hyung-ki Joo, pianist, composer What would happen if classical music could have all of the professionalism of virtuosic performing but none of the stereotypical uptightness? What if classical music met SNL (Saturday Night … Read more
Choose a particular music scene (virtual or real) You will choose a particular music scene (virtual or real), the cultural significance of a single song, or a distinct subculture (genre culture). Your essay will present it with some analysis of its meaning—how, why, and what it means. For each choice, you have some good models … Read more
Describe the music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance period In a 900-word essay (or more) describe the music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance period. How are the aesthetics (musical features) similar or different in each era? You may discuss how cultural events impacted the development of music at a given point in time, … Read more
Government and the Arts; Abstract Expressionism and Music “Government and the Arts; Abstract Expressionism and Music” Please respond to one (1)of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Examine the U.S. Government’s support during the Great Depression for programs, such as the Federal Arts Project, the Federal Writers’ Project, and other such … Read more
Name one piece/movement/song at the concert 1- Name one piece/movement/song at the concert (including the composer). In 2-3 sentences, with precise and specific detail, discuss the technical (dynamics, tempo, etc.) and emotional (somber, happy, etc.) aspects of that piece/movement/song.2. Name a second piece/movement/song at the concert (including the composer) that contrasts to that of question … Read more
Research and find an artist or group that is combining an international music with jazz * Research and find an artist or group that is combining an international music with jazz to create a new Jazz sound. Limit your research to music from the 21stCentury (since the year 2000.) Pick a culture or country whose … Read more
Read the Song of Roland Read the Song of Roland (There are copies available online.) and write a one-page paper in which you explain the characteristics of the medieval knight. Please be sure to cite your sources. Your paper should be about one page in length, double-spaced with one-inch margins, font size 10 or 12; … Read more