Music Appreciation
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Music Appreciation
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CONTENTS
BACKGROUND 2
ASSIGNMENT 2
WRITING GUIDELINES 4
SUBMITTING YOUR PROJECT 5
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MUSIC APPRECIATION
BACKGROUND
For this project, you’ll continue your study of composers throughout the major periods of
music. Your textbook covers the most well-renowned composers of each period, but there
were many others who changed the landscape and added a significant number of other
well-known works that your textbook doesn’t cover. You’ll now be tasked with researching
some of these composers to see how they influenced their respective genres.
ASSIGNMENT
Composers
For this project, you’ll answer ten questions about composers from seven of the periods
you studied throughout your course. You must select one composer from each of the fol-
lowing periods to research:
1. Medieval and Renaissance Periods
n Francesco Landini
n Thomas Weelkes
n Tielman Susato
2. The Baroque Era
n Johann Pachelbel
n Barbara Strozzi
n Arcangelo Corelli
3. The Classical Era
n Christoph Willibald Gluck
n Marianne Martinez
n William Billings
4. The Romantic Era
n Louis Moreau Gottschalk
n Arthur Sullivan
n Modest Mussorgsky
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5. The Early Twentieth Century
n Manuel de Falla
n Charles Griffes
n Francis Poulenc
6. American Innovations in the Arts
n Danny Elfman
n W.C. Handy
n Zez Confrey
7. Twentieth Century Internationalism
n Tan Dun
n Tania Leon
n Ali Akbar Khan
Questions
Once you’ve selected the seven composers you’d like to research, you’ll need to
research the answers to the following ten questions:
1. What are the years of the composer’s birth, and, where applicable, death?
2. Where was the composer born? Where did he/she compose (if different
than birthplace)?
3. What musical training did the composer receive, if any?
4. Does/did the composer play any instruments? If so, what instrument(s) is the
composer most well-known for playing?
5. Which genre(s) did the composer contribute to? If he or she contributed to
multiple genres, where did he or she make the greatest impact?
6. Who were the composer’s influences or teachers?
7. In what ways is the composer’s work characteristic of his or her time period?
8. What are some of the composer’s most famous works?
9. What challenges, if any, did the composer face that may have affected his or
her work?
10. What is innovative about the composer’s work?
You’ll then write a 1,000 to 1,200 word essay consisting of an introduction, one paragraph
about each composer, and a conclusion.
You will need to find at least one source, from the Internet, a library, or elsewhere for
information for this assignment. Be sure to use reputable sources when searching for
information on your selected composers. The Penn Foster Virtual Library is a good place
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to start for information on resources, citations, and references for this assignment.
Visit the Music Appreciation Page in the Penn Foster Virtual Library at this link:
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Answer each question using complete sentences. Cite all sources using APA format.
Answer the questions in essay format; do not answer them in list format.
WRITING GUIDELINES
1. Your paper must be 1,000-1,200 words written in essay format.
2. Type your graded project using Microsoft Word or a similar program.
3. Use 1-inch margins and double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font.
4. Use proper APA formatting. Include a works cited page in APA style. On this page,
list websites, journals, and all other references used in preparing the submission.
Also include a cover page and in-text citations.
GRADING RUBRIC
Your project will be graded according to the following rubric:
Skill
Realized
A 100-90
Skill
Developing
B 89-80
Skill
Emerging
C 79-70
Skill
Not Shown
F 69-0
Organization
The student clearly
identifies which seven
composers are discussed
in the project. Each correct
heading is worth 5 points.
35–33 33–31 31–29 29–0
Ideas and Content
The student answers all ten
questions for each selected
composer. Paragraphs are
composed in essay format.
Reputable sources are
used as in-text citations
throughout the project. All
sources are listed on the
Works Cited page.
40–35 35-31 31-28 27-0
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Grammar, mechanics
and sentence structure
The writer uses correct
grammar, spelling, punctu-
ation, and sentence struc-
ture. The writer makes
correct word choices, de-
fines unfamiliar terms, and
conveys a clear message.
The writer has edited and
proofread the essay.
15–13 13-11 10–8 8–0
Format
The writer met the
required length (1,000–
1,200 words), used the
assigned font and mar-
gins, and included a title
page and works cited
page in APA format.
10-9 8–7 7–5 5–0
SUBMITTING YOUR PROJECT
To submit your graded project, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www.pennfoster.edu.
2. Log in to your student portal.
3. Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on.
4. Follow the instructions provided to complete your exam.
Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school!
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