Listening Project
Approximately 800 words
, written in APA format. You will be comparing the two pieces written by the composers you used in the composer project. You must use the pieces provided. You need to find 3 comparisons and 3 contrasts. When looking for comparisons and contrasts, think about the elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, timbre, dynamics, form, word-music relationship, and genre/style. Hints For Discussing Elements Think about the reason or purpose of the piece. Some of the best contrasts are found when thinking about the different time periods and it’s technology and or opportunities. All comments about the elements of your pieces must correspond to the link that was provided.
Please note the format and the paired composers and their pieces listed below.
Please use the following format. Paragraph #1: Introduction
What pieces are you comparing? Who composed them?
Who was the performer in the recording you listened to?
Why were you interested in these pieces? Paragraph #2: Piece #1 Discuss 6 elements of your piece. These elements must specifically refer to the links you have been provided. It is best to be specific about the elements with time references rather than generalizing a long piece. Please note that discussion #1, #3 and #4 have been designed to help you with this project. Also refer to the Hints For Discussing Elements
Include any interesting information about the song ie. Mussorgsky wrote “Pictures at an Exhibition” to honor his artist friend who died of a heart attack at a young age.”
Paragraph #3: Piece #2 Discuss 6 elements of your piece. These elements must specifically refer to the links you have been provided. It is best to be specific about the elements with time references rather than generalizing a long piece. Please note that discussion #1, #3 and #4 have been designed to help you with this project. Also refer to the Hints For Discussing Elements
Include any interesting information about the song ie. Mussorgsky wrote “Pictures at an Exhibition” to honor his artist friend who died of a heart attack at a young age.”
Paragraph #4: Compare Specifically point out 3 significant similarities in the two pieces. Be sure to make your statement of the similarity and then add further explanation of the similarity. For example: “Although Sousa wrote a march and Handel wrote a hornpipe, both pieces were written for dancing. The Washington Post was a popular tune for dancing in the late 1800’s and the Hornpipe from the Water Music Suite was a popular tune for dancing in the early 1700’s.” or “Both pieces are homophonic. Leader of the Band, has a guitar accompaniment and Oh, Susanna has a banjo accompaniment.” Paragraph #5: Contrast Specifically point out 3 significant differences in the two pieces. Be sure to make your statement of the difference and then add further explanation of the difference. For example: “The meter is different in each piece. Washington Post is a march in duple meter and the Hornpipe is in triple meter. This gave the dancing a very different feel.” or “The purpose of the song is different. Leader of the Band is a song written to honor the singer’s father whereas Oh, Susanna is a nonsense song. Therefore, Leader of the Band is performed with sincerity and emotion while Oh Susanna is performed with a humorous attitude using a kazoo for a melodic interlude!”
Paragraph #6: Summary Review and make final comments!
References: At least 2 not including the youtube links! Don’t forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
See Rubric for specific point values. Two pieces of program music
Richard Wagner 1813-1883 1843 The Flying Dutchman Overture
Link (Links to an external site.)
John Williams 1932- present 1977 Star Wars Main Theme (like an overture)
Link (Links to an external site.)
Two Marches
Giuseppe Verdi 1813- 1901 1869 Triumphal March from Aida
(HD) Opera – Verdi – Aida – Triumphal March – Lund International Choral Festival 2010 – Sweden
John Phillip Sousa1854 -1932 1896 Stars and Stripes Forever
SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever – “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band
Two female composers
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel 1805-1847 1841 Das Jahr (The Year), November
”November” from Das Jahr by Fanny Mendelssohn
Alex Shapiro 1962- present 1996 For My Father
Susanne Kessel, For my Father – Alex Shapiro
Two patriotic songs
Irving Berlin 1888-1989 1918/1938 God Bless America
God Bless America, First Radio performance, Armistice Day November 10, 1938, Kate Smith
Lee Greenwood 1942- present 1984 God Bless the USA 2001 WS Gm4: Lee Greenwood sings “God Bless the USA”
Two Hymns
John Newton 1725-1807 and William Walker 1809-1875 1847 Amazing Grace
Celtic Woman – Amazing Grace (Links to an external site.)
Celtic Woman – Amazing Grace
Bill and Gloria Gaither 1936 1971 Because He Lives
Bill & Gloria Gaither – Because He Lives [Live] ft. Gaither Vocal Band (Links to an external site.)
Bill & Gloria Gaither – Because He Lives [Live] ft. Gaither Vocal Band
Two pieces inspired by nature
Antonio Vivaldi 1678-1741 1725 Four Seasons: Spring
Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi
Frede Grofe1892-1972 1930 Grand Canyon Suite: 1. Sunrise
Sunrises – Grofe ‘Sunrise’
Two short piano solos
Frederic Chopin 1810 – 1849 1831 Nocturne in E flat Op. 9 No.2
Chopin, Nocturne in E-flat Major, opus 9 no.2, Piano Solo (animated score)
Scott Joplin 1867 – 1917 1899 Maple Leaf Rag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAtL7n_-rc&feature=em-share_video_user
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