Music

The 1970’s Write your own personal reaction to each of these recordings.  For these listening reaction assignments, the goal is to write what you hear and perceive; as always use only your own words.  3-5 sentences per musical selection.   For each selection: Primarily, we are trying to ascertain what is meaningful about the selections.  You may use any of the following questions to start the process.  Some of the questions are more pertinent than others depending on the song, use your best judgment as to which may apply for a particular song.  If you have an alternate observation do not limit yourself to the following questions, but it must be pertinent to the general goal of analysis and reflection on the song.  Although your personal enjoyment or not of a particular piece is certainly valid, we are looking for more than that in these reactions. Some questions to consider in your evaluations:  What is the goal of the performer in this song?   What musical elements do you detect (lyrical/literary elements, rhythm, melody, use of repetition or variation, how the instruments are used, tempo (speed)?   How does the music relate to the lyrics of the song?  What changes occur in the music during the song?  Do these changes relate to the lyrics?  When you hear the song, are there any feelings, images, or other associations that you draw from it?   What aspect of this performance particularly stands out to you?

Here is the link to the NPR listening test (copy and paste into your browser). https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/06/02/411473508/how-well-can-you-hear-audio-quality Please: 1.Tell me what format you used to take the test (stereo speakers, car audio, earbuds, headphones, etc).  Please use the highest quality speakers you have available. 2. Give me a short paragraph for each song explaining your choice.  Tell me what you heard in the track that made you choose it.  Did you choose the uncompressed WAV file? If not, why didn’t you choose the WAV track?

Read the New Republic article write a response to the article that addresses the following three questions 1.) what is your general response to the article in relation to at least one other assigned reading? ( The reading is “Music Changes the Way You Think” and the link will be 2.) What is your take on the quote, “The “totalitarian” concert experience that Dare criticized is in fact counter cultural, obliging listeners to explore humility through attention to unfamiliar ideas, without regard to their own immediate need for gratification.”? IN other words, do you agree with Dare or the author? Why? 3.)In the 21st century what role should an orchestra play in the community?

Module Overview This module provides an overview and critique of methods for analysing Western art music from 1750, and examines to what extent analysis might inform the understanding of performer and/or listener. By studying how theory-based analysis can illuminate meanings in music, we can see also how analytical tools are the output of specific social contexts. Choices to pick from Mozart, Piano Sonata in D, K311, 1st Movement Beethoven, Piano Sonata in G, Op.31 no.1, 1st Movement Schubert, Piano Sonata in A, D.664, 1st movement Brahms, Intermezzo, Op.119, No.1 Debussy, ‘Canopes’ from Préludes Book 2 Analyse ONE of the above works using appropriate methods. You should address the work’s structural features appropriate to its style (tonality/harmony, thematic/motivic ideas, structure, form, etc.). You should also comment on your chosen methodological approach, including its critical assessment. You should use different combination of the following analytical tools: • Voice-leading graphs of relevant sections (using stems, slurs, Roman numerals, figuredbass) • Tables and charts • Score excerpts • Annotated scores (make sure these are clearly legible) Students who successfully complete this module will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of contrasting methods for analysing music Apply analysis to notated music Develop illumination of how analytical knowledge strengthens abilities in listening and playing Acquire tools to critique methods of musical analysis Assessment An analytical essay of 3000 words (100%) You will analyse one piece of your choice Assessment An analytical essay of 3000 words (100%) You will analyse one piece of your choice

Write an essay on “Arabic music and its influence on Western music. “

Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald were both highly influential jazz singers during the early and middle of the 20th century. There are many similarities but also striking differences between each of their lives and the music they created. Compare and contrast their careers and styles, and explain their contributions to jazz. The essay must have a minimum of 300 words.

You need to write about “Gamelan music and its influence on classical music.” AND a feedback is to write about John Cage’s Prepared Piano piece, . Some links to help you write the paper : Instruments, , theory, Classical Impressions ,

Please read the following from Audio Culture: Russolo, “The Art of Noises” pp 11-16 Varese, “The Liberation of Sound” pp 17-21 Cage “The Future of Music” pp 27-30 as well the introduction to this section of the book (pp 5-6). Then listen to the following pieces of electronic music: Hugh Le Caine: Dripsody Edgar Varese: […]

1. Listen to Vera Hall’s performance of “Trouble So Hard” take some notes on your listening experience. Pay attention to your emotional reactions, the quality of the sound, the details of Hall’s vocal performance. Next, listen to Moby’s “Natural Blues” and go through the same process. Compare your listening experiences. You may find Oliveros’ descriptions […]

Your task is to describe your musical experience, based on your observations of a recorded performance of a contemporary rock concert on YouTube. Please write a 2- to 3-page essay (double-spaced with 1” margins, in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font