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Opening Agenda

Opening Agenda. Things to Get: Notebook paper (2) Things to Do: Opener: The Blues Class work: Blues and Classical (Copland, Gershwin) Application: Annotated Mural Closure: Modern Music Quiz. Blues Article. Excerpt from Beale Street Blues

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Opening Agenda

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  1. Opening Agenda • Things to Get: • Notebook paper (2) • Things to Do: • Opener: The Blues • Class work: Blues and Classical (Copland, Gershwin) • Application: Annotated Mural • Closure: Modern Music Quiz

  2. Blues Article Excerpt from Beale Street Blues If Beale Street could talkBeale Street could talkMarried men would have to Take their be-eds and walkExcept one or two Who never drink boozeAnd the blind man on the cornerWho-oo sings the Beale Street Blues I'd rather be here Than any pla-ace I knowI'd rather be here Than any place I know-owIt's gonna take the sergeant For to make me goGoin' to the riverMaybe by-y and byGoin' to the riverAnd there's a reason whyBecause the river's wetAnd Beale Street's done gone dry What have you observed? Answer the following questions based on your study of the blues. Be sure to give examples where needed to prove your point. • 1. Is repetition an important part of the blues form? Support your answer with examples. • 2. Are blues topics usually about a “universal” human concern (love, personal issues, politics, etc.)? List and describe one song and its topic. • 3. Do the lyrics in blues songs sometimes tell a story? Explain. • 4. Define delta blues. • 5. Define chicago blues. • 6. Define country blues. • 7. Describe one difference between Delta blues and Chicago (electric) blues. • 8. Describe two similarities between Delta blues and Chicago blues. • 9. Of the types of blues studied, which is your favorite? Why?

  3. Notes title • Folk and Blues Meet Classical- Modern Music

  4. Modern Music – Early 20th Century • Radio – greater exposure. Music no longer limited to concerts and clubs • new media/technologies developed to record, capture, and distribute music • exposure to a wider range of music - concept of World Music developed. Incorporation of Eastern Europe, Middle-Eastern, Latin and Western styles • new freedom/experimentation with musical styles/forms • challenged accepted musical rules • Transportation innovations allowed musicians and fans to travel further/quicker

  5. Blues and Folk Meets Classical • Aaron Copland • “A melody is not merely something you can hum.”

  6. Aaron Copland • 1900-1990; American • Composer of concert and film music, pianist • balance between modern music and American folk styles • ballet compositions of American folklore -Appalachian Spring -Billy the Kid • use of jazz, revival hymns, cowboy songs, made Copland’s name synonymous with American music • Homosexuality and immigrant background caused him to isolate himself • 1921 went to Paris, France -artistically simulating atmosphere -lasting influence on his works (similar to Picasso and Hemingway)

  7. Listening Example • "Simple Gifts" was written by Elder Joseph while he was at the Shaker community in Alfred, Maine in 1848. These are the lyrics to his one-verse song: • 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gain'd, To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd, To turn, turn will be our delight, Till by turning, turning we come out right. Several Shaker manuscripts indicate that this is a "Dancing Song" or a "Quick Dance." The references to "turning" in the last two lines have been identified as dance instructions itunes…

  8. Aaron Copland • Listening Examples: • Appalachian Spring – Largo • Appalachian Spring – Allegro

  9. George Gershwin • 1898-1937 • American composer • Died of brain tumor • wrote vocal/theatrical works in collaboration with brother, Ira. • Wrote songs in the popular style (jazz), classical style and also for Broadway musicals • compositions used in t.v., film, and covered by many jazz musicians

  10. George Gershwin • Listening Examples: • Rhapsody in Blue • Can you tell what music genre influenced the development of this piece? • Porgy and Bess – Summertime 1,2 • Longest work • Opera • deals with the lives of poor blacks South Carolina • (show videos)

  11. Summary • Gershwin combined classical and jazz styles • Increase in use of dissonance for more educated audience – had to be trained in music to understand/enjoy – alienated audience • Later a greater connection with audience was emphasized • Aaron Copland collected and used folk themes and simplified music to meet demand/desires of public

  12. Application • Objective: Create an Annotated Mural of Modern Music • Essential Question:What are the most important ides you learn about modern music? • Requirements: • symbols, illustrations, quotes, etc. • Four Sections: (on sides) • Must incorporate all important terminology and famous examples of the following composers work TO DEMONSTRATE WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED! • Armstrong - Copland • Ellington - Gershwin • Center Section: List five conclusions that can be made about modern music. • On the back of your mural • Artist’s statement about the meaning of your mural. Four paragraph minimum.

  13. Visual Example with Mozart Child Prodigy The Magic Flute “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.” M

  14. Quiz • Answer the following questions on your opener sheet.

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