15 minutes of a TV program

watch some conversations from a distance and see if you can identify the discussion by observing the non-verbals of the participants. You can watch 15 minutes of a TV program (SOUND OFF!), or observe a conversation in a restaurant.

The Music of Latin America

          After reading through the module materials and viewing the assigned videos, what are your thoughts and impressions on the music of Latin America? Provide specific examples to support your answer. Questions to help focus your thinking...

PERFORMANCE REPORT

Attend (during this quarter) one live (online) music event (either non-western/world music or a concert you wouldn’t normally attend) and write a thorough performance report. Required – Describe the event (Date, time, place etc.) Describe the music thoroughly...

ETHOMUSICOLOGY INTERVIEW

Interview a musician that performs non-Western music. Ask questions to learn about: instruments, traditions, cultures, events, musical characteristics, how it is learned, etc. Write a paper that explains the interview, what you learned about music and culture, how it...

MUSIC TRAVEL REPORT

Produce a 1000 word written paper, power point, or other substantial project that thoroughly describes traveling to another country for music. Projects should focus on music and also include details and cost of travel/itinerary, historical background, music festivals,...