MUSIC SEGMENT
SOURCES FOR THE MUSIC READINGS IN THE PACKET:
Women Composers: The Lost Tradition Found, by Diane Peacock Jezic, The Feminist Press, New York, 1988, pp. 91-95.
Women in the Middle Ages, by Frances and Joseph Gies, Thomas Y. Crowell Co, New York, 1978: Chapter 5: "An Abess: Hildegard of Bingen".
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth Century Classical Musicians , by Nicolas Slonimsky, Shirmer, New York, 1997, pp. 1204-1206.
Composers Since 1900, by David Ewen, H. W. Wilson Co., New York, 1969, pp. 111-114.
Silence: Lectures and Writings by John Cage, Wesleyan University Press, 1961, pp. 109-114.
She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll, by Gillian G. Gaar, Seal Press, 1992, pp. 332-336, 428-430.
MUSIC PROJECT: See the films "Amadeus," directed by Milos Forman, and "Immortal Beloved," directed by Bernard Rose. Write a 2-3 page paper discussing an aspect of each film which is historically incorrect but is used to heighten the drama of the movie. In what way has the director/script rite used artistic license to influence the film? These movies will be on reserve in the Non-Print Media section of Hornbake Library two weeks before the assignment is due. (You may also rent it from your local video store!)
ASSIGNMENT 1, due at your discussion session, Thursday-Friday, 9/12 - 9/13: In a paragraph of 100 words or less, please answer the following question:
"In what ways did Hildegard of Bingen express her intense spiritual devotion?
ASSIGNMENT 2, due at your discussion session, Thursday-Friday, 9/19 - 9/20:
Write out the diagram for Sonata Form. Indicate all the sections,
the key-area structure, and theme structure.
Write a short paragraph on why this form is so flexible.
ASSIGNMENT 3, due at your discussion session, Thursday-Friday, 9/26 - 9/27:
Lis the three style periods of Beethoven's work. Then include one composition
as well as two characteristics for each period.
Last edited by D. Gulick: September 9, 2002.