Markers and segments Julia Fischer – Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto in D major, Op 35 – YouTube Tasks: Choose a 3-minute segment from this piece of music. Explain why you chose that segment (in paragraph form). Create a rundown of the musical events in your selected segment using minute and second indicators (example, “at 1:01-1:08 […]
Watch the video, then answer the following questions. Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Full performance: Herbert Von Karajan – Schumann 4th Symphony (Links to an external site.) 1.) Who was Herbert von Karajan? The biggest misconception of job of the conductor is that he is like a human […]
Describe and compare Josquin’s Ave Maria and the “As Vesta Was From Latmos Hill Descending” by Thomas Weelkes. Topics could include the historical or social context of each composition, the composers’ background, and the use of musical elements such as sound, instrumentation, melody, rhythm/meter, harmony/tonality, and form. Note similarities as well as differences. Your submission […]
Renaissance Period Begin reading from page 60-72 and discover the Renaissance Period. Along with your reading listen to how the sound has began to change. Create a chart that shows the transition, comparing the Medieval Period to the Renaissance Period.
Overview: In this first cultural perspective, you are asked to think about music in your culture: twenty-first century America. As you will learn in the coming weeks, the manner in which people interact with music and the way that they have access to music are important aspects of a musical culture. In order to understand […]
Country Music Description 1. Write a two page paper on Dolly Parton. Why do you think she became so popular? As you write please use an opening paragraph that clearly states what your two page paper will cover. Use a summary and develop your paper. 2. Write a three page paper on the history of […]
Music-Favorite Instrument Discussion Description Here is the link to the Music Assignment: https://swccd.instructure.com/courses/43981/assignments/664345 After learning about all of the instruments in our module: This entry should include a photo, or video of the instrument and at least 225 words. 1. What is your favorite instrument or one you really like? 2. What do you like […]
Value of Music Education Description 1. Read and discuss in small group, “ Music Matters” https://www.ecs.org/wp-content/uploads/Music-Matters-1.pdf 2. View Bob Woodruff’s report on Gabby Gifford’s Recovery. Part 2/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSdCRPltXcY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0k83Wrb574 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5br4CpdK0nw 3. View The Power of Music – Henry Wakes Up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tedJlhHR4Tc 4. Read Article, “STEAM Rising” by Anna Feldman (Stem-Steam) Write your response to the […]
Assignment: Value of Music Education Essay p.2 Read and discuss in small group, “ Music Matters” https://www.ecs.org/wp-content/uploads/Music-Matters-1.pdf View Bob Woodruff’s report on Gabby Gifford’s Recovery. Part 2/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSdCRPltXcY View The Power of Music – Henry Wakes Up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tedJlhHR4Tc Read Article, “STEAM Rising” by Anna Feldman (Stem-Steam) Write your response to the articles, videos on the […]
Music and sound Watch the video clip, then answer the questions. (You may need to watch it several times). Do you agree or disagree with the gentleman’s viewpoints. Why? Do you believe his statements are valid? What are your current feelings toward “music” and “sound?”
