Body percussion

    Identify three traditions of body percussion and explain how the practice emerged during slavery. Cite three African American musicians who either transformed instru-ments from melodic to percussion or reconfigured traditional ensembles to assert African...

What constitutes American music

  What constitutes American music? Should music brought over from another country and performed in America in much the same manner as abroad be counted? Does it need to be composed in America, or just performed here? Does it need to be distinct in some way from...

“Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major”

  Choose an excerpt from two concerts, one of a pop or rock concert of your choice and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era (1750-1800 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert. (Please note: The Rock or pop...

“Guide to Western Composers and their Music…”

  After reading “Guide to Western Composers and their Music…” think about which era you would like to visit. Share your chosen time and name a composer from it you would like to interview. Why did you choose this period and this composer? What questions would you...

Women in music

  Does the sexualisation of industry women in music positively or negatively affect the way women are seen by consumers? is it empowering or demeaning?

Nirvana’s album Nevermind

        Nirvana’s album Nevermind was a landmark release on the grunge/alt rock scene. It was their first major label release that solidified Nirvana as the sound of Seattle grunge. Listen to this album and write a 3 page, double spaced 12pt...