•Write a brief (3 paragraph) essay on Aaron Copland. List his dates, musical style and important pieces. Listen to “Fanfare for Common Man”, “Letters from Home” “Rodeo Suite.” Explain why these pieces were written. Describe the instrumentation and your opinion of each selection.
•Listen to “On the Transmigration of Souls” by John Adams. Briefly write about John Adams and his musical style. Explain why this piece was written. Describe this work; its instrumentation (including some very unconventional sounds), form. Describe your reaction opinion of this work.
