From the various periods of music, you have studied so far, choose one. Using the material in the chapter and information that you might know from other courses (i.e., history, art appreciation, etc.), summarize the events and circumstances that drive the given era—you are dealing with temp of the times.
Assignment Question
Final Exam/ MUS 150: Music Appreciation Fall 2023 Directions: You are to respond to each of the following questions completely and concisely. You will need a well-developed, multiple-paragraph essay for each, which leave nothing for me to assume. For each of the questions, I am looking for you to reflect on what you have studied this semester and how it applies to a broader scope. You are to use your own ideas as the basis with reference to the text where applicable to develop the content of each response. Make sure you develop your information specific material/background from the text. I am looking for both quantity and quality. Most of all, do your best writing and leave nothing for me to assume. Most importantly think before you begin to write. You will need at least 2 to 3 pages, double-spaced, for each response for full credit. Treat each item as an essay. Each question is designed for you to set parameters and write using specific reference to what you have studied this semester. There are three questions at 50 points each. Remember this will be added to your cumulative grade then figured on the average of the total points. Think in terms of what you know and have learned this semester, as it reflects personal likes!! . . . .DO YOUR BEST WRITING!!!!! If you use AI, make sure the final product is in your words!!! IF you are using any outside reference material, make sure you cite the source, as I will be checking for plagiarism. If you have a question as to how plagiarism might apply, see the Student Handbook. Please know that if I find plagiarism, you will receive an F on the final. To complete the final exam, you are to return the finished exam to me no later than Thursday, December 14, by 5:00 P.M.!!! I will not be able to accept anything after this date, as I will start the download at that time. You can bring the final copy by the office, or you can return it to me as an attachment to smason@luzerne.edu . Make sure when you send it to my email address, put “MUS 150 Final Exam” in the subject line. Use the following format: · Start each response on a new page [I do a blind grade—all #1’s first, all #2’s second, etc.] · Type double-spaced using 12 sized font; · Make sure your attachment is in Microsoft WORD or rich text file (rft). . . .These are the only two formats I can currently open on our mail system. Anything else will not be graded; · Make sure you have numbered each response accordingly and submit them in correct order, BUT RETURN AS ONE DOCUMENT, NOT THREE!!!! · Make sure your name is on the exam; · Do your best writing—I do count quality of writing in each essay; · Proofread. . . . .Proofread. . . . . .Proofread!!!!!!! I know it seems that the instructions appear to be more complicated than the questions, but this is simply because we are dealing with something that is being submitted [in most cases] via email. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know–sjm MUS 150—Final Project Directions: Respond to each of the following as per prior instructions. Again, be specific and leave nothing for me to assume. Also, remember to focus on specific information and examples that reflect your thoughts as you relate to the content of the course. Each of the questions is specific yet broad based, so that you can set the parameters for how you respond to each.
1. From the various periods of music, you have studied so far, choose one. Using the material in the chapter and information that you might know from other courses (i.e., history, art appreciation, etc.), summarize the events and circumstances that drive the given era—you are dealing with temp of the times. You need to develop this information in a comprehensive form. Generalizations will lower your grade. Also, stay away from ‘the Romantic Period.” Rather try to narrow your focus to a period of time that occurs during the overall time period. This will make it easier for you to work with historical perspectives. In that discussion, place music as the primary focus. What, within the given period of time, gives form and structure to the music of the day? Use several solid examples to explain your answer.
2. The name of the course is Music Appreciation. What specifically does that mean? In terms of what you have studied this summer, define the term. In addition, I want you to imagine the following situation. Imagine that you have been given the task of setting up a short course in music appreciation, based on the definition you have given. What would you include and why? In other words, pick out what you think is important to include in such a course. You should consider styles, artists, composers, time frames, instrumentation, music theory (essentially Part I of the text). Needless to say you have to think in terms of what you think is important. Make sure that you substantiate your response with specific information.
3. Choose any one contemporary artist, style, composer, group, etc., that you find worthy of study. Explain the merit of this person, concept, style, genre, etc., to me as though I have no concept of what you are talking about. Using what you have learned this semester in terms of music, make me understand what you like and why . . . . Most of all don’t simply pull something that you think I would like for you to write about—Write about what truly interests you. In some cases you will be making critical judgments in your essay, so support them accordingly. In particular, consider your choice as it would contribute to the history of music in the future. [Make sure you understand the term comtemporary!!]
Note: Set your parameters within the context of the questions and respond. Again, remember to justify what you say. Do not leave anything for me to assume!!! AND, reflect on what you have studied this semester!!
