Category: Music

Ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey said, “…..all African “musics” like the ethnic group themselves, share a common heritage…” (African Music: Traditional and Contemporary, Agordoh, p. 25). (see attachments) Write a well-organized essay that discusses significant geographical, historical, linguistic, religious, and/or traditions of TWO contrasting regions in Africa e.g. Eastern and Western Africa or Southern and Central Africa.… Continue reading Ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey said, “…..all African “musics” like the ethnic gro

listening assignment page one Listening Assignment: Description and Details • Using the Listening guide in Connect, the eBook, the textbook and recording provided in McGraw Hill Connect or YouTube, become familiar with Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. • Write a brief essay (one page) about the work: ◦ Paragraph I: Describe the… Continue reading listening assignment
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Hearing sounds and listening to them is not the same thing. As you listen to music throughout this course, try to decide something about the following components: The nature of melodies [Does the music seem to “sing”?] The nature of the rhythm and its patterns [How does the music seem to move?] Any changes in… Continue reading Hearing sounds and listening to them is not the same thing. As you listen to mus

Rewrite: “Jazz music has a rich history that is deeply connected to social, cultural, and political aspects. The origins of jazz can be traced back to the African American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in New Orleans. The African American community has always been an important part of jazz music,… Continue reading Rewrite:
“Jazz music has a rich history that is deeply connected to social, cult

blackboard by Friday at midnight. This will be worth 5% (25 points) of your final grade. This assignment is meant to help you consider your own thoughts about music as well as a broader definition. It is not meant to waste your time or attempt to trick you, rather challenge your thinking about music. Often… Continue reading blackboard by Friday at midnight. This will be worth 5% (25 points) of your fina

Final Paper: How Powerful is Music? Consider these four quotations: “And it came to pass when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul that David took up a harp and played with his hand; so that Saul was refreshed and was well and the evil spirit departed from him.” Bible, Samuel, Chapter 16, verse… Continue reading Final Paper: How Powerful is Music?
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Rewrite: “Jazz music has a rich history that is deeply connected to social, cultural, and political aspects. The origins of jazz can be traced back to the African American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in New Orleans. The African American community has always been an important part of jazz music,… Continue reading Rewrite:
“Jazz music has a rich history that is deeply connected to social, cult

blackboard by Friday at midnight. This will be worth 5% (25 points) of your final grade. This assignment is meant to help you consider your own thoughts about music as well as a broader definition. It is not meant to waste your time or attempt to trick you, rather challenge your thinking about music. Often… Continue reading blackboard by Friday at midnight. This will be worth 5% (25 points) of your fina

Choose an excerpt from two concerts, one of a pop or rock concert of your choice and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era (1750-1800 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert. (Please note: The Rock or pop concert you choose should be one you watch… Continue reading Choose an excerpt from two concerts, one of a pop or rock concert of your choice

Graded Project Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc). Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and therefore will take up to a few weeks to grade. Be sure that each of your files contains the following information: Your name Your student ID number The lesson number Your email… Continue reading Graded Project
Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc).