music presentation
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PopularmusicsyllabusSyllabus-SummerII2019final.docx
Final Project
This must be constructed as a power-point presentation with significant back-up written documentation on each section and will be presented by the student(s) in a 7-10 minute presentation in class (7-10 slides). Presented during Week 8.
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Content Worth 70% of assignment grade · Introduction (5) · Biography (20) · Discography (15) · Musical example (15) · Influences (10) · Linear Notes (5) |
Addresses all aspects of assignment in sufficient depth
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Addresses most aspects of assignment in sufficient depth
(50-59) |
Addresses most aspects of assignment; lacks sufficient depth
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Does not address most aspects of assignment and/or fails to do so in sufficient depth
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Visual Worth 10% of assignment grade
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At least 5 pictures
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At least 4 pictures
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At least 3 pictures
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2 pictures or less
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Presentation Worth 15% of assignment grade |
Delivery is clear and concise; well-delivered; appropriate eye contact. Presenter effectively interacts with students.
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APA Source Worth 5% of assignment grade |
Includes at least 5 number of resources/references; references are properly cited and referenced
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Includes at least 4 number of resources/references; references are properly cited and referenced the majority of the time
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Includes at least 3 number of resources/references; rarely includes resources/references that are properly cited
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Includes at least 2 number of resources/references; references are not properly cited and referenced
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· Visual: A visual identity that is a copyright-free photo, or a photo that has been manipulated (i.e. Photoshop).
· Biography: This section must be written using your own words and organized within the categories identified below. Each section must address both the social/historical context in which the artist was developing and the artist-specific information.
1. Ethnic/Racial Roots and their influence on the artist.
2. Early years (0-15)
3. Music Formative Years (generally, 16-25) (What influences)
4. Performing Career
5. Their influence on subsequent artists, if known.
· Discography: An annotated list of recordings.
· Music examples with "Liner Notes(notes that explain origin of lyrics)"
At least one representative listening example and is accompanied by the following "Liner Note" analysis:
1. Description of Musical Building Blocks (melody, harmony, timbre, form)
2. Identification of ethnic influences
3. Lyrics (for songs) and translation if needed
4. Interpretation of lyrics
5. Personal impact of example (why chosen)
· Web search: 3-5 web sites that provide additional information on the artist, genre, social, context, etc.
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Course Outline |
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Assignment |
Resource |
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1 |
Introduction Elements of Music Early North Am. Early Folk Music |
Prelude (pgs. 1-10) Part 1 (pgs. 12-17) Ch. 2 (pgs. 28-43) |
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American Indian Religious Music Secular Music
Test 1 (Blackboard) |
Ch. 1 (pgs. 20-27) Ch. 3 (pgs. 44-59) Ch. 5 (pgs. 77-86) Ch. 4 (pgs. 60-69)
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Country Music Latin Pop |
Ch. 11 (pgs. 188-210) Ch. 14 (pgs. 249-258) Ch. 12 (pgs. 211-226) |
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Classical Traditions
Mid-Term Report Test 2 (Blackboard) |
Ch. 7 (pgs. 105-123) Ch. 20 (pgs. 360-376) Ch. 21 (pgs. 377-390) Ch. 22 (pgs. 391-404) Ch. 23 (pgs. 405-414)
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Musical Theater/Film Music/Opera |
Ch. 17 (pgs. 297-323) Ch. 18 (pgs. 324-340) Ch. 19 (pgs. 340-354)
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6 |
Ragtime Blues Jazz
Test 3 (Blackboard) |
Ch. 8 (pgs. 127-147) Ch. 9 (pgs. 148-164) Ch. 10 (pgs. 165-187) Ch. 15 (pgs. 259-273) |
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Rock Pop/Hip-Hop |
Ch. 13 (pgs. 230-258) Ch. 6 (pgs 87-104) Ch. 16 (pgs. 274-293) |
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Final Presentation
Final Test (Blackboard) |
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