Submit a research paper on a “local” music practice, artist, or performer from within your community (see text pp. 365-366).

Field Research Project:You will be submitting a research paper on a “local” music practice, artist, or performer from within your community (see text pp. 365-366). You will choose the subject. Given the realities of COVID-19, I am defining “local” and “community” to include not only your physical surroundings, but also your family traditions, relatives, cultural background, friends, neighbors, or the broader world of online performances and playlists (i.e., youtube).You will then prepare a 5-page (1,200-word) a paper introducing us to the practice and performers. Your paper will include research on the genre itself, and a detailed review of a spotlight performance or performer. The first part of your paper will include the history and research about the genre. The second half will introduce us to a particular performance, performer, scene, or event.Your paper should be written in complete sentences and should describe your subject’s musical style, history, influence, plans, repertoire and your personal comments. A recording, photograph or other non-verbal documentation is required. Rubric is attached:Research Project Grading Rubric (.66 point each)Project Definition Definition of scope (performer(s), genre, performance, scene) Your relationship with subject/topic Cultural association/identity of music, genre, or scene Region or other community of practiceInclusion of cited sources for above informationResearch/HistoryHistory of genre or practice Analysis of importance of genre or practice to its associated community Inclusion of cited sources for above informationYour analysis or interpretation of the practice in generalReflections of importance of genre or practice to YOU, personallyBiography/History of chosen performer, performance, event, album, or other specific practice Background/history/training/context Specific information about the performance, event, or performer in question (date of performance, length, participants/contents)Backstory/context for event or release about itInclusion of cited sources for above informationMedia, websites, or other context-setting materials surrounding the performance or eventYour personal interaction with or discovery of event or performanceYour reflections on the context surrounding the performance or your interaction with itPerformance/Event Songs playedAudience response (youtube comments are fine)Embedded samples of videos or recordingsOther people’s responses or reactionsYour reflections on performance/eventTie to class materialConnect the performance/genre to at least three practices learned about in class (.66 each)Describe the specific connection to each practiceCite page numbers and/or recording tracks from the text and CD to support your connectionsReflect on those connections. Why might they be?