Research a topic approved in advance by the instructor dealing with the development of American popular music.

Each student will research a topic approved in advance by the instructor dealing
with the development of American popular music. The student should include
within their research social structures, economics, demographics, instruments,
artists, etc. A paper of no less than 1500 words will be written based upon your
research, including appropriate documentation.
Each paper will be evaluated on its grammar, structure, and content.
My approved topic is Early Rock and Roll with a focus on just one or two artists and/or bands during that time frame.

Summarize the key points of the speaker’s presentation/discussion Cite specific examples the speaker used to describe the sector What in particular did you learn about the sector the speaker addressed that you found interesting?

Consultant Summary

Watch the video at this link:
Write a 2-page summary of the speaker’s lecture/discussion to include, but not limited to the following: Summarize the key points of the speaker’s presentation/discussion Cite specific examples the speaker used to describe the sector What in particular did you learn about the sector the speaker addressed that you found interesting? Guest Speaker: Matt McAdams, Senior Manager Operations Transformation, Grant Thornton

What are your impressions of the two pieces? Did you prefer one more than the other? if so, why? Are there some specific musical elements or solos in either of the pieces you really enjoy hearing?

Written Assignment #4: Jazz-Rock Fusion
For this assignment, you will be listening to two jazz-rock fusion pieces: Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet , and To the End of the World by The Pat Metheny Group . Listen to both pieces attentively, and answer the following questions:

What are your impressions of the two pieces? Did you prefer one more than the other? if so, why? Are there some specific musical elements or solos in either of the pieces you really enjoy hearing? provide some specific examples by using counter numbers.

Describe his sound and some of the techniques you hear in his playing. Does he ever use chords? Using counter numbers, at what point does he introduce his trademark “octaves” sound to his solo?

Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery

First listen to Django. Based on Lesson 8 as well as what you hear, describe a couple of elements that make the Modern Jazz Quartet unique as compared to other jazz groups of the time.
According to Lesson 6, provide a brief description of the vibraphone, and name one of the first jazz performers on the instrument. In Django, at what points do you hear Jackson or Lewis as featured soloists? Use counter numbers .
Now listen to Four on Six. After the intro, Montgomery is featured up through about 2:27. Describe his sound and some of the techniques you hear in his playing. Does he ever use chords? Using counter numbers, at what point does he introduce his trademark “octaves” sound to his solo?
What are your impressions of the two pieces? Did you prefer one more than the other? if so, why? Are there some specific musical elements or sols in either o the pieces you really enjoy hearing? Please provide some specific examples by using counter numbers.

Identify the form of the piece, and describe the sections. Who played the melodies? Describe the melody of the piece. Which instruments played it? What were your impressions of it?

Jazz Performance Report

In the body of the report, analyze at least three (3) of the pieces that were performed. The analysis of each piece should be one paragraph long . For each piece, discuss any or all of the following:

What was the style of the piece? As best you can, identify the genre or genres .
Identify the form of the piece, and describe the sections. Who played the melodies?
Describe the melody of the piece. Which instruments played it? What were your impressions of it?
Describe how the rhythm section played for each piece, and compare/contrast how they approached one song differently from another. What was the bassist doing? What was the drummer doing? What was the pianist or guitarist doing?
Which instruments had solos? Provide some detail here, for example, whether or not the soloists interacted with the ensemble or other musicians, how long the solos lasted, whether you liked them, etc.
Did the piece feature improvisation? If so, was it collective or solo improvisation? Which instruments participated in the improvisation?
What was your impression of this piece overall? Did you have a favorite section?

In the concluding paragraph(s), discuss the following:

Your overall impressions of the performance. Did a particular piece stand out? Did you have a favorite soloist? Would you want to see these particular jazz musicians perform again?
Describe the audience as a whole, and the typical audience member. What was the audience’s reaction to the concert? Were they more interested in the performers or the music? Did the performers “connect” with the audience in some way that seemed appropriate for the style of music?

List all the pitches in a chord, going from bottom to top through both staves.

Just fill in blank and multi choices

A chorale is an arrangement of a Lutheran hymn in four homorhythmic vocal parts. The vocal parts, from highest to lowest, are called the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts. “Homorhythmic” means those vocal parts all sing the same rhythm, more or less. Chorales are typically notated on a grand staff, with the soprano and alto written on the treble staff and the tenor and bass on the bass staff.

List all the pitches in a chord, going from bottom to top through both staves.

Cross out any duplicates. Given that triads have 3 pitches but chorales are written for 4 voices, there will be one duplicate—that is, two of the voices will sing the same pitch.

 

Is this piece enjoyable to listen to?Is there anything that is striking good/bad to you?Explain your answer.

Review of J.S. Bach’s “Gloria” – Mass in B Minor

Order Instructions
Listen to the following link on YouTube: J. S. Bach’s “Gloria” – Mass in B Minor
JS Bach’s Gloria – Mass in B Minor
1.Is this piece enjoyable to listen to?
2.Is there anything that is striking good/bad to you?
3.Describe the music using the some of these key terms:
A Cappella
Active listening
Basso Continuoso
Beat
Cantus Firmus
Chamber music
Chords

Is Marvel or DC the best franchise? Is it better to work to live or live to work? Is American football or soccer better?

Is it more important to be wealthy or happy?

Crafting an effective argument is an essential skill to sharpen as you pursue any career, and it also affects interactions within your personal life. In this assignment, you’ll use both logic and emotion to prove an absurd argument in a few paragraphs. There isn’t any research needed for this assignment, just good writing and thinking. This assignment taps into your ability to write to a specific audience and apply a process to plan, draft, edit, and share your writing. It also provides an opportunity to practice writing about a topic you are interested in, and you will receive completion points for completing it.

Review “Narrow Your Topic” in preparation for creating your absurd argument. There is also a transcript available for this video.

Choose 1 absurd question to argue for this assignment by creating 1 of your own or using 1 from the list below. Your finished assignment should sound like an argument, so ensure your topic is debatable.
Is Marvel or DC the best franchise?
Is it better to work to live or live to work?
Is American football or soccer better?
Should pizza be classified as a sandwich or a pie?
Are movies or music better?
Is it more important to be wealthy or happy?
Provide your own creative debatable idea.

What kinds of music do you remember listening to or playing when you were growing up?

Your musical journey
Auto-ethnography
This writing assignment is an account of your musical enculturation taking into account both formal and informal musical activities.

The format for this assignment is flexible, but you must consider the following:

Where and when were you born and raised?

Born in Jupiter, Florida and was Raised at West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers, Florida

Where are your grandparents from ?

What kinds of music do you remember listening to or playing when you were growing up?

What kinds of music do you like and why?

How is your taste in music connected to your culture and society?

Sometimes it is but not really

When and where do you listen to music?

How have your musical tastes changed over time, from your earliest musical memories to the present?

What, in your opinion, distinguishes good music from bad music?

What role(s) does music play in your life? If you play music, discuss your training and influences.