Unit 6: Composer Essay/J.S. Bach and Franz Liszt were both accomplished keyboardists. However, their styles were very different. Despite the vast differences, there are some overlapping similarities between these two musicians.
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J.S. Bach and Franz Liszt were both accomplished keyboardists. However, their styles were very
different. Despite the vast differences, there are some overlapping similarities between these two
musicians.
Write a short essay comparing the works of J.S. Bach from the early 1700’s and Franz Liszt from
the 1800’s. Explain how the two composers were similar and how they were different.
This is not a biography of the composers. This is an analysis of the similarities and differences of
their work. You may want to include the influence of culture and society on their music. Try
using their most famous compositions for your comparison. Overall, focus the essay on their
music.
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length in proper APA format while citing a minimum of 3
sources. Include a reference page. Ensure you properly organize your essay including an
introduction with thesis statement and a conclusion. Avoid writing in first-person. Do not use
Wikipedia or Ask.com as a source.
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper will be evaluated, before you
write, and again after you write. The rubric that will be used for grading this assignment is
located on the next page.
MUS101 – Music Appreciation
Unit 6: Composer Essay
Evaluation Rubric for Composer Comparison Assignment
CRITERIA Novice
Proficient Exemplary
Thesis and
Introduction
No thesis; Unclear or
incomplete introduction
and does not demonstrate
an understanding of topic.
0-3 Point
Weak, inadequately
developed thesis. Introduction
marginally demonstrates an
understanding of topic
4-7 Points
Clear, well-developed
thesis. Introduction
demonstrates an
understanding of topic.
8-10 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for
Similarities of
Composers
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support;
Disconnected facts
and no clear
comparison of
musicians and their
works; may include
evidence without analysis
of similarities between
composers.
0-10 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and relevant
evidence; Minimally
developed comparison of
composers; No strong points
or connections; Provided
minimal analysis of
similarities between
composers.
11-19 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence; Analysis shows
depth with multiple
connections drawn to
compositions to show
similarities between
composers.
20-25 Points
Supporting
Evidence &
Analysis for
Differences of
Composers
Lacks specific, credible,
and relevant support;
Disconnected facts
and no clear
comparison of
musicians and their
works; may include
evidence without analysis
of differences between
composers.
0-10 Points
Minimally supported with
specific, credible, and relevant
evidence; Minimally
developed comparison of
composers; No strong points
or connections; Provided
minimal analysis of
differences between
composers.
11-19 Points
Well supported with a broad
spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant
evidence; Analysis shows
depth with multiple
connections drawn to
compositions to show
differences between
composers.
20-25 Points
Examples of
Composers’
Work(s)
Examples missing or
irrelevant to
topic/composers.
0-8 Points
Examples are weak
representations of composers’
work.
9-15 Points
Examples accurately and
fully represent composers’
work.
16-20 Points
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
Format
Errors impede
professional presentation;
guidelines not followed;
APA is not used; Missing
in-text citations and/or
reference page.
0-8 Points
Few errors that do not impede
professional presentation.
Errors in APA formatting, in-
text citations, and/or reference
page.
9-15 Points
Writing and format is clear,
professional, APA
compliant, and error free.
16-20 Points
Total 100 Points
