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Presentation (8 - 10 minutes) ---- 15 Hours ---- Mid-term
You will be assigned a musical ‘wonder of the world’ from outside the Western and popular traditions (possibly a selection from the Voyager record). Note: Each selection topic includes an audio example. You may choose to use a different audio example.
Research, analyze the music and provide context you deem necessary (Who, What, Where, When, How, Why) to more greatly appreciate the piece.
Present and define 1-3 terms related to your selection
Prepare some form of visual representation (transcription) of the work to the best of your ability. This may range from traditional musical notation to something more abstract.
Present the music in full or excerpted, utilizing repeated listening as necessary. Up to 3/5ths of your presentation time may be dedicated to listening.
Organize your materials with or without a visual aid (Powerpoint, etc).
Provide necessary citations, acknowledgements over the course of your presentation (MLA).
End of Week 1: Selection assigned
End of Week 3: Rough draft of transcription due
Weeks 4/5: Prepare outline of your presentation, meet with instructor
Note: If unprepared, points deducted and meeting rescheduled
Weeks 5/6: Presentations, submit final draft by morning of presentation
Where is this music from?
Who are the people that made this music?
In what context is this music being made?
In what kind of environment is this music being made?
What is/are the instrument(s) being used?
What are the qualities of the instrument(s)?
What are some qualities of this kind of music?
How is music viewed by the people of this society?
Week 11: Selection assigned
Week 12: Library day and Literature Review due
Week 14: Prepare outline of your presentation, meet with instructor
End of Week 14: Submit rough draft of presentation
Weeks 14/15/16: Presentations, submit final draft day before presentation