Explain why you did or did not enjoy the concerts. Evaluate similarities and differences between music in the Classical era and rock music
Essay Instructions:
Using the two selected excerpts below under the “Concerts List”, one of a
rock concert and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era
(1750-1800 AD). Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert.
After viewing the concert excerpts, construct a comparison of these two
concerts and address the following:
1. Explain why you did or did not enjoy the concerts.
2. Evaluate similarities and differences between music in the Classical era
and rock music. Be sure to reference specific musical attributes of the
concerts and use musical terminology and information from the course
materials to express your ideas.
3. Discuss the types of people who attended concerts in the Classical era
and those who attend rock concerts today, and why people attended
concerts in the Classical era versus today. (Be certain to use specific
information from scholarly sources to support your points about concerts
during the Classical era.)
4. Analyze how new technologies, such as digital media and the internet,
change the ways music is experienced.
Concert List
"Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody and Radio Gaga (Live AID 1985) [ Blu-Ray 1080p HD Color Grading] – Bing
video by Queen .
This paper should be 750-1000 words in length. This assignment should
reflect knowledge and understanding of the course music appreciation.
Points should be supported by specific information from scholarly sources
and musical terminology should be used to express ideas. This paper
should be written in paragraph form using complete sentences with a clear
introduction and conclusion. Be sure to reference both concerts in the
introduction and conclusion. Please note that MLA is the standard citation
style in the humanities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
MUSI200
CONTENT
– Content applies to subject matter.
– Demonstrates knowledge and comprehension of major issues and
concepts.
– Content reflects the use of analysis, synthesis, and comparison.
– Major points are stated clearly and are developed and supported by
specific details, examples, research, or analysis supported by information
from scholarly sources.
ORGANIZATION
– Response has an organized and logical structure with an introduction
and conclusion.
– Smooth sentence and paragraph transitions.
– Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
MECHANICS
– Response follows standard rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, and
spelling.
– Any material referenced is properly cited with both in-text citations and
references formatted in MLA style.
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