analyzing two violin and string orchestra concertos by Antonio Vivaldi, specifically the “Spring” and “Winter” concertos from his Four Seasons, in terms of instrumentation, tempo, featured instruments, dynamics, stylistic period providing specific examples of why or why not someone enjoyed a piece of music, based on their personal experiences and connotations. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was…

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incorporating research and academic sources into a music analysis for the Concert Report project, with a focus on Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Introduction and resources The Concert Report is our most important assignment of the entire term. It is our final project; your ability to successfully complete it showcases your skills gained in this course.…

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creating a listening guide for a chosen piece from the provided Spotify playlist, aimed at high school or undergraduate students with no music theory knowledge, and providing a short accompanying text explaining the musical elements and key moments represented in the guide. For this assignment, choose one of the listenings from Unit 1 . spotify…

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This assignment is about watching two short videos on Minstrel shows and writing a 1-2 page paper discussing initial reactions, the impact on treatment of slaves and African Americans, and providing examples of modern day minstrelsy. Watch the two short videos on Minstrel shows and write a 1-2 page, double spaced paper (include your name,…

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“Exploring Contrasting Classical Works: A Journey Through Julia Wolfe, Aaron Copland, and John Adams” For this assignment you will listen to three contrasting classical works, analyze them, and write a description of the three works. The listening you do will help you learn to listen actively, which will improve your enjoyment of all different styles…

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“Exploring the Design Elements and Influences of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’” The song is Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit 1. Analyze the song referencing the basic elements of design (pick 2 of the following) as they are called in music (melody, harmony, rhythm, tone/color, structure/form, etc). 2. Describe the compositional elements that stand…

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writing a reflection on the relevance of Western European classical music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era to one’s experience of music today, using specific examples from chapters 8-10 of the textbook. Write a minimum 350-word reflection about how the eras of Western European classical music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque,…

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students to critically examine the music of an artist or band relevant to the course and compare their own observations with the conventional wisdom about the artist’s career and style. Course Name: Pop Music of the Rock Era – Assigned Book for Course “Popular Music of the Rock Era” by Noah Baerman. When learning music…

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writing a 2.5 to 5 page report analyzing two movements or short pieces from a concert, using knowledge gained in class and citing at least one academic source and the video watched. comparing and contrasting two pieces of music and providing a conclusion based on specific musical elements. Report Guidelines Format 2.5 to 5 pages…

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comparing and contrasting two blues songs, discussing their high points and authenticity, and exploring the key characteristics and regional influences of country and classic blues music. Write a total of 400 words for each question 1-4 combined. The links to both songs are listed below: “St. Louis Blues”: music and lyrics by W.C. Handy, recorded…

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