Lianny, choose a genre and an artist that you relate to. Another option is to analyze something that reflects your heritage and identity, which is an excellent opportunity to include your personal input in the assignment.
**Final Project Option C (Paper) – (theme pre-approval required)
This class problematizes notions of authenticity and hybridity in music and representation. For this assignment, you will analyze a video recording representing a particular genre, culture, or community of the U.S. and discuss their local, national, or hybrid nature. Please consult me to discuss the example you found that you would analyze. If needed, I can help by suggesting music examples. The report should be 1,000-1,500 words long, and you should do the following:
• Describe the social setting of the music • Describe the ensemble and the audience, and the relationship between the two • Construct a timeline of the song (e.g., introduction, theme 1, theme 2, chorus, theme 1 repeats, bridge, improvisation, dancing) • Discuss this musical example’s nature and culture. What are the roots of the music? How has it changed over time? How has it changed as it moves to new parts of the world? You should reference readings from class. • Pay close attention to writing style, grammar, spelling, and format. You will be graded on both the style and content of your paper. Please proofread before submitting
Lianny, choose a genre and an artist that you relate to. Another option is to analyze something that reflects your heritage and identity, which is an excellent opportunity to include your personal input in the assignment.