Notes
Music 101 Assignments
Assignment 1a
Due February 5: Send me a 100-word bio and head shot of you to share with the class. When you send me an assignment as an email attachment please label it with your name and the number of the assignment (ex. Mozart 1a).
Assignment 1b
Due Wednesday, February 14
600 words: The Role of Music and Dance in My Life
Write an autobiographical statement about the cultural environment in which you grew up. Share with me some significant memories of music and/or dance experiences.
Assignment 2
Due Wednesday, March 7 600 words: The Story of Music
Watch the following videos:
1. BBC Howard Goodall’s Story of Music 1 of 6 https://youtu.be/I0Y6NPahlDE
2. BBC Howard Goodall’s Story of Music 2 of 6: https://youtu.be/qMxsE8wawVA
3. BBC Howard Goodall’s Story of Music 3 of 6 https://youtu.be/_LW99I55Q9Y
Report things you found interesting about each. This is a personal reaction paper. Was this a worthwhile assignment?
Assignment 3
Due Wednesday, April 9
600 words: Comparing Music Videos
Watch these videos about 20th century masters and compare them. Report back to me what was meaningful to you. This is a personal reaction paper.
Orchestral Music in the 20th
Century Stravinsky’s Journey
https://youtu.be/xIAtoxbt7LQ
Charles Ives American Pioneer
Assignment 4
Due Wednesday, May 2
600 words: The Metropolitan Museum Treasure Hunt Report
This is an experiential report on your trip to the museum. Use the form in your textbook as a worksheet. What stayed with you the next day?
Assignment 5
Due Monday, May 16
600 words: Carnegie Hall Concert Report
You are to attend a concert at Carnegie Hall and report back to me about your before, during, and after concert experience. This is a personal reaction paper. Do not save this for the last minute or you will be sorry. Check which concerts have $10 student tickets.