Music - Claudio Monteverdi

You will be writing a Masterwork paper on the work and style of a composer or songwriter of your choice that is discussed in our textbook.  The paper is worth 150 points total.  What follows is a list of requirements for your paper.

1. Examine the Table of Contents from your textbook and choose a chapter that interests you.

2. Read the entire chapter.  Make note of any new terms or concepts that you should include in your paper. 

3. Listen to the pieces/songs related to that chapter.

4. Choose a composer or songwriter from the chapter of interest.

5. Submit your paper topic (composer/songwriter, piece for analysis and thesis) to your professor by the beginning of class, October 10th.

6. Find 3 more references for your paper that relate to your chosen topic (ex. Oxford or Grove's Music on line, articles, journals on line, books, etc.).

• Be sure to quote your sources (footnote citations or parenthesis) within the body of your paper, and include a bibliography page. 

7. The paper should be 2-3 type written pages, double spaced, font size 12, and include a title page with your name and the date

8. The body of your paper should include the following:

• Name of your chosen composer or songwriter
• His or her birth and death dates
• Era and place in which he/she lived
• His or her musical style
• Affect of his/her music on society
• Societal events that affected his/her music
  
• Provide a brief analysis of the composer's piece (concepts discussed in the chapter that related to your composer's musical style)
• Summary

9.   You can use MLA or Chicago writing formats