Classical Composer Report

Classical Composer Report

Objective: The objective of this assignment is for the student to gain a greater understanding, knowledge, and appreciation of classical music and the composers of that era.

Directions:

You will be assigned a composer and are expected to research him/her, his/her music, and the time period, so that you can present a 5 minute oral report to the class and a short paper.

Paper:

Items to include in your report should include, but is not limited to the following:

-  Composer’s Name and Birthdates

-  Brief history of composers life

-  Any major accomplishments by the composer

-  Any major historical events during the life of the composer

-  Major Works by the composer

-  Instruments that the composer wrote a lot for

-  Interesting facts about the composer

-  After studying the composer…Do you appreciate any of his/her work and why?

Oral Report:

Items to be included in your oral report:

·  Composers Name and Birthdates

·  BRIEF history of composer (3-4 sentences that best sum up the life of your composer)

·  Name a few major works

·  Play one major work for class (please be prepared to play a sound recording of one major work of your choice from your composer…CD and iPod will work)

·  1-2 interesting facts

DO NOT READ YOUR PAPER FOR THE ORAL REPORT! SHOULD BE A CONDENSED VERSION!

Specs:

·  Length – 1 ½ - 2 pages (no more!)

·  12 pt font – Times New Roman

·  Double-spaced

·  1” margins

·  Header (Your Name, Date, Assignment, Class)

Citations:

·  NO Wikipedia

·  Need at least 2 sources (any kind…internet, books, etc.)

·  PLEASE LIST sources at the end of the paper

Due Date:

·  TBA

7th Grade – 2012-2013