Music

Giacomo Puccini was a kind of anti-Nationalist: he lived in Italy, but his operas were set in places as different from Italy as the American West, Paris, China, and Japan. Pick one of Puccini’s operas, and present something to the class about the backstory and the plot of the opera you chose, and at least one audio link to an aria from the opera, discussing the piece in terms of the musical elements in Kamien, Part I.

What are some ways that nationalism is reflected in nineteenth-century music? Give some music examples. Below are some of the examples of Nationalist music. Select one video and find one interesting fact about the work presented. Share with the class. Why did you make that selection? 1. Modest Mussorgsky, opera “Boris Godunov,” Coronation scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEBq-gsdI58 2, Charles Ives, “Variations on America” (At the beginning, background of the work is given. Actual music starts around 1:40). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ff2JLSUQT0 3, Manuel de Falla, ballet “Three-Cornered Hat” (Please watch the first five minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_kGIPwdneY 4. Igor Stravinsky, ballet “Petrushka” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaRZfSKPw5A 5. Antonin Dvorak, Slavonic Dance, Op. 72 no.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4kTHnGfhvE 6. Jean Sibelius, Finlandia, Op. 26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOSaT6U4e-8

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, https://youtu.be/jRHoKZRYBlY. Some links to help you write the paper : https://youtu.be/c1AiCTJ9t8g Instruments, https://youtu.be/vgJpRf4uZX0, https://youtu.be/3bsr07qSi-4 theory, https://youtu.be/_7ltggbNGZ8 Classical Impressions https://youtu.be/P63CpTSy7_4, https://youtu.be/JFBqsEOJw0Q

A 1,000-word (±10%) literature review of the topic should then be created, culminating with an informed conclusion. The aim of a literature review is to show your reader (your lecturer) that you have read and have formed a good grasp of the main published work concerning a particular topic or question in your field. It is very important to note that your review should not be simply a description of what others have published in the form of a set of summaries, but should take the form of a critical discussion, showing insight and an awareness of differing arguments, theories and approaches. It should be a synthesis and critique of the relevant published work, linked at all times to your own purpose and rationale. It is recommended that you use a reference manager in order to deploy appropriate intext citation , and the submission should terminate with a reference list (which is not included in the word count). You might also wish to include a bibliography (again out with word count). The literature review must include a number of different types of sources. These should include at least one reference from each of these categories: • Books from an academic press, • E-books or PhD dissertations (typically available online from sites like www.academia.edu or www.proquest.com), • Academic journal articles or essays in edited collections, • Audio or video interviews, • Conference papers, • Authoritative websites. Two of these references must be direct quotations.2 All of these sources should either be academic or by professional practitioners writing for a professional audience.

You must write a minimum of three full pages (typed, double-spaced) on the concert you chose. “Three pages” means get all the way down to the bottom of page three. You’re welcome to write more if you are inspired. Using the terminology discussed in class, describe your reaction to the concert you watched. Keep the following questions in mind when you are writing your concert report. Try to incorporate the answers to these questions into an organized, well- written essay, but remember, these are just guidelines. Don’t be afraid, to be honest about your opinions. Who is/are the performer(s)? What is his or her musical background? (Keep it short) What kind of music is being played? From what time period does the music come? (feel free to look up program notes before you watch!) What are some stylistic characteristics of the music? What kind of audience is watching the performance (if you can see them)? Do you feel the performer did a good job? Did you notice any mistakes, any problems? Did you enjoy the concert? Explain why you did or didn’t. Be honest and fair. Write about anything else that you think was interesting about the concert. Your paper must follow all standard rules for grammar and spelling. If you hand in a paper with interesting content but which is written with poor grammar and spelling, you will receive a lower grade. Please read the rubric carefully!! DO everything that is stated in the rubric to get a perfect grade.

Bomba Charango List the 4 Latin American countries and 2 languages that this chapter explores. Nueva Cancion Cueca Sesquialtera metrical rhythm Counterpoint Corrido Kena Describe the differences between the zampona and the K’antu. Campesinos Wankara Who are the Kallawaya? Arca Hocketing Comunas Describe the basic cultural life of people in the Northern Andes in Ecuador. Sanjuan Describe the importance of the Imbabura Harp Who was Don Cesar? What various styles of music did he play? How is his harp different from the typical Imbabura harps? Isorhythm Transnational Migrants Wawa velorio Vacacion Sanjuan Lando Bambuco Sesquialtera Describe the tuning process of the zamponas. Who are Inti-Illimani? Describe the struggle and the events they faced in 1973. Quijada/carraca llanera What countries constitute Latin America? What are the many different languages you might hear there? What are the different religions associated with Latin America? List some of the most recognizable landscapes in Latin America. THIS IS FOR A GLOBAL MUSIC CULTURE

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, https://youtu.be/jRHoKZRYBlY. Some links to help you write the paper : https://youtu.be/c1AiCTJ9t8g Instruments, https://youtu.be/vgJpRf4uZX0, https://youtu.be/3bsr07qSi-4 theory, https://youtu.be/_7ltggbNGZ8 Classical Impressions https://youtu.be/P63CpTSy7_4, https://youtu.be/JFBqsEOJw0Q

Please answer these questions about the Latin America Intro reading. You don’t need to use complete sentences or answer in essay form, but be thorough. *Only use the information from the pdf lecture, not information that you find on the internet. Note: This is the first chapter of a book about Caribbean music, but this introduction could just as easily serve as an introduction to a book about Latin American music. 1. At the bottom of page 2, the author states “Caribbean music has truly become world music, and, in its own way, world history, as well.” Based on your reading of the first two pages, why do think he says this? 2. Briefly summarize the Amerindian influence on the Caribbean. 3. What are the main African retentions found in the Caribbean today? In other words, what elements of African music are found there? 4. In the section “Patterns of Musical Retention,” the author discusses some of the factors that influence what kind and how much of a culture is retained in the Caribbean. What are some of these factors? 5. What are the main European retentions found in the Caribbean today? 6. What is creolization and how does it work?

The Essay will be a “topic of your choice” from ONE chapter in the text. Choices- Unit 1: Chapters #1-14 You can pick a particular Era, Chapter, Genre/Style, Composer/Musician, Instrument, or Musical Piece discussed in our Textbook – You decide what to write about. For Example: Era – Explain the Music from the Medieval Time Period; the composers, their pieces, how the works were mostly sacred… Chapter – Summarize Chapter 6 Baroque Opera; the composers, their works, their styles and influences… Genre/Style – The Classical Concerto; the composers of this style, instruments featured, the form used… Composer/Musician – Biography of Mozart’s life; his early education, adult life, musical career, death… Instrument – Compare/Contrast keyboard instruments; i.e. organ, harpsichord, and piano…Explain their similarities/differences… Musical Piece – Analyze Bach’s Organ Fugue; Discuss the form/structure and texture etc…as explained in Chapter 9… You will need my Connect account in order to electronically access the only source which is the textbook for the class.