For Catherine Messi

 Select at least three of the musical works from this week's listening. 

Review "Music and Civil Life in America."pdf link under assignment

Discuss each of the following aspects from the music you selected:

• How does the piece you chose exhibit the sheer pleasure of listening to music?
• What sorts of emotion(s) are communicated to you in this music?  Is there any additional meaning expressed?
• Describe the musical element that is most effective in this work to help achieve a personal connection with the listener.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment in one of the following formats:

• A 350- to 700-word essay
• An 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker's notes

https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/-music-and-civic-life-in-america_08225110568.pdf

Discussion 2

Class, have you seen one of the movies that was originally a Broadway musical? If so, which one? Did you also see the stage production? If so, how did they compare?