Assignment

Assignment 1)

Song to use: Performed by baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau and pianist Gerald Moore. Composer: Franz Schubert Composition: The Erlkönig (in English, The Erlking) - Music and drama continue to interact in interesting ways in the 19th century.. As you describe the music refer to at least three three fundamental elements of music (melody, rhythm, texture, harmony). Make sure to connect your description of the musical style to the drama that music helps portray. 150-200 wds

Assignment 2)

Although women had composed music for centuries, history hasn't always remembered their music. After giving a brief biographical sketch and description of the musical education of one woman composer from the 19th century, describe one of her compositions. You might talk about Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, or another composer.

Your short paper should contain, at a minimum, 3 pargphs

• 1) identification of a composer and a brief biography
• 2) discussion of one of her compositions
• 3) other reflections on women in music

Any use of sources must be documented in MLA, APA, or Chicago-Turabian style [insert weblink to citation styles].