Assignment
You will be writing a Masterwork paper on the work and style of a composer or songwriter of your choice that is discussed in our textbook.
The paper is worth 150 points total. What follows is a list of requirements for your paper.
1. Examine the Table of Contents from your textbook and choose a chapter that interests you.
2. Read the entire chapter. Make note of any new terms or concepts that you should include in your paper.
3. Listen to the pieces/songs related to that chapter.
4. Choose a composer or songwriter from the chapter of interest.
5. Submit your paper topic (composer/songwriter, piece for analysis and thesis) to your professor by the beginning of class, October 10th.
6. Find 3 more references for your paper that relate to your chosen topic (ex. Oxford or Grove's Music on line, articles, journals on line, books, etc.).
• Be sure to quote your sources (footnote citations or parenthesis) within the body of your paper, and include a bibliography page.
7. The paper should be 2-3 type written pages, double spaced, font size 12, and include a title page with your name and the date
8. The body of your paper should include the following:
• Name of your chosen composer or songwriter
• His or her birth and death dates
• Era and place in which he/she lived
• His or her musical style
• Affect of his/her music on society
• Societal events that affected his/her music
• Provide a brief analysis of the composer's piece (concepts discussed in the chapter that related to your composer's musical style)
• Summary
9. You can use MLA or Chicago writing formats.