6 pages research paper about music

LISTENING TO MUSIC Term Paper Information: RESEARCH PAPER:

DUE Thursday November 17, 2016 during class time

*Late papers will not be accepted

Students have the choice of writing a research paper OR writing a review of a Classical performance they have attended. There is a separate file on Canvas with information about the Classical performance review option.

REQUIREMENTS:

TOPIC: Students MUST choose one topic from the list given.

FORMAT: Typed, double spaced, type face 12, one inch margins

LENGTH: 6 FULL pages

BIBLIOGRAPHY: **Give information on Separate page

(*this does not count as one of the 6 pages)

List MLA style, 3 sources (give author, title, date, pages used, Website addresses). Acknowledge sources of quotes MLA style.

Avoid extended or excessive use of quotes.

EVALUATION: Papers will be evaluated for the following:

1. Presentation of comprehensive and good quality information

2. Accuracy in presentation (names, dates, information, etc.)

3. Writing style (good flow and clarity), and basic elements (grammar, proper use of

vocabulary, spelling).

PLAGIARISM:

If you have any questions about the parameters of what constitutes plagiarism please ask!!

“The attempt of any student to present as his or her own work, the work of another, or any work which he or she has not honestly performed, or to pass an examination by improper means, renders the offender liable to immediate suspension. The aiding and abetting of any student in any dishonesty is likewise held to be a grave breach of discipline.”

http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/Policies/Plagiarism-policy.cfm

All students are responsible for knowledge of and adherence to Emerson College’s policy on plagiarism in all its forms and any academic misconduct. All academic misconduct will be dealt with in accordance with these policies.

CHOOSE ONE PERSON/TOPIC ONLY FROM THE LIST!!

If you choose a composer or performer:

Write a biography that also includes the highlights of their lives and musical career

COMPOSERS:

Niccolo Paganini

Frederic Chopin

Franz Liszt

Clara Schumann

Giuseppe Verdi

Richard Wagner

Richard Strauss

Gustav Mahler

Alexander Scriabin

Giacomo Puccini

Claude Debussy

Maurice Ravel

Igor Stravinsky: give brief biographical introduction and information on musical work,

then focus on the historic premiere of the ballet “Rite of Spring”

Bela Bartok Famous for collecting & use of Hungarian folk music with classical

D.Shostakovich one of many composers persecuted during the reign of J. Stalin in Russia

S.Prokofiev (wrote “Peter and the Wolf”; “Romeo and Juliet” ballet music)

American composers:

George Gershwin, *focus on his Classical type compositions

Aaron Copland, *focus on his Classical compositions

George Crumb, American, his unusual inspirations; new use of instruments & notation

John Cage

Philip Glass

Steve Reich

George Walker, African American composer, winner of Pulitzer Prize

PERFORMERS:

Luciano Pavarotti, tenor

Roland Hayes, tenor, African American concert singer

Marian Anderson, contralto, African American concert singer

Beverly Sills, soprano, American opera star

Leonard Bernstein, composer, conductor, pianist

Van Cliburn, American pianist, won important Russian competition in the 50s (d.2013)

Daniel Bernard Roumain: Haitian-American violinist, composer, leader of DBR and the

Mission and other groups using Classical forms/vocabulary with a modern spin

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, director of music for

youngsters in the YOLA program (*Dudamel started in La Sistema, see below)

Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor of San Francisco Orchestra)

and his programs “Keeping Score”, introducing Classical master works to audiences

LA SISTEMA: its work in Venezuela - Teaching Classical music and more to children in poorer neighborhoods (provides musical instruments, lessons, and opportunities);

And more recently – its work in the USA: opening the door to involvement in music for as many children as possible.

INSTITUTIONS:

Boston Symphony Orchestra

New York Philharmonic

Los Angeles Philharmonic *visit their cool website

Metropolitan Opera Company, NYC

Juilliard School, NYC (** one of the best music schools in the world !!)

CONCERT VENUES:

Symphony Hall OR Jordan Hall, Boston

Carnegie Hall, NYC

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

(home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and other groups)

Lincoln Center, NYC

Paris Opera House

SPECIAL TOPICS:

1. Give information and description about modern technology affecting the design and building of new performance spaces for Classical type presentations (like the new concert hall in China where Boston Symphony Orchestra performed in 2014)

** Highlight at least 2 important venues with details