Goal: The goal of this assignment is to compare a performance of Classical music to pop/rock music using musical terminology to express your ideas. Course Objectives: CO-1: Identify Western music by style and era. CO-2: Apply musical terminology, concepts and critical listening skills to a given major composer and style of music. CO-3: Analyze the […]

1) VISIT the Translucent Ham Sandwich Band on YOUTUBE PAGE and explore their music. (choose this link) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9IE4AqgysECmTYqySAawQ 2) Submit a review,. Hi-light and describe several elements of musical freedom, interesting twists on the jazz idioms within their music and overall synopsis of this genre of jazz and improv. Write freely. Share at least 200 […]

I, 1. What do the musicians and the narrator believe the origin(s) of Hindustani music is (are)? 2. What is a ‘Raag’? Besides its musical definition, how do musicians describe “Raag”? In other words, what kind of association do they make to the Raag? 3. Can you name one of Hindustani musical “form”? 4. What […]

Goal: The goal of this discussion is to explore the life and music of a specific composer from the 20th or 21st century. Course Objective(s): CO-1: Identify Western music by style and era. CO-2: Apply musical terminology, concepts and critical listening skills to a given major composer and style of music. CO-3: Analyze the social, […]

Throughout history there have been artists who have broken rules and innovated. Ludwig von Beethoven was a composer who broke rules in his symphonies. His works were longer, larger, and in some cases used movements out of traditional order. This influenced many composers to make similar changes, and the symphony was never the same. Discuss […]

Before accepting the position at St. Thomas church and school, Bach was required to sign a contract that had 14 duties and commitments he was expected to fulfill. After reading the PDF “Bach’s Duties and Obligations at Leipzig” Bach Duties and Obligations at Leipzig (1)-1 (2).pdf Download Bach Duties and Obligations at Leipzig (1)-1 (2).pdf […]

Choose an excerpt from two concerts, one of a pop or rock concert of your choice and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era (1750-1800 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert. (Please note: The Rock or pop concert you choose should be one you watch […]