Hola Familia Summer Latina.Welcome to your first assignment: The Concert Report.Ok, here’s the scoop:Below, under

Hola Familia Summer Latina. Welcome to your first assignment: The Concert Report. Ok, here’s the scoop: Below, under the title CONCERT REPORT SAMPLERS, you’ll find performances of different Latin-American Music Styles and genres.  Pick up just ONE, preferably one you like a lot, and write your report.  NOTE: if you already have a Latin-American Music/Dance performance or any […]

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the following performance of Celtic music, “Toss the Feathers (1994),” by the Corrs.

For the first part of this initial post, listen to the following performance of Celtic music, “Toss the Feathers (1994),” by the Corrs.  Discuss at least three elements of music that you can hear in this piece.   Also research definitions of “traditional” and “contemporary” Celtic music:  to which category does this piece belong?   Support your conclusion with references to […]

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Side PanelExpand side panelDiscussion 4 Previous Next Describe the major traditions of “early” American folk music. Feel

Side PanelExpand side panelDiscussion 4 Previous Next Describe the major traditions of “early” American folk music. Feel free to discuss any of the traditions listed in Chapter 2; you only need to discuss two traditions (Spanish, British, Early American, or African). The best way to write this discussion is to listen to and comment on 2 of this […]

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The Classical Era is also called the Enlightenment especially when referring to intellectual development. Read about the style and

The Classical Era is also called the Enlightenment especially when referring to intellectual development.  Read about the style and culture of the time during 1750 – 1800 (approximately) and write three specific realizations  you experience about how Classical music and Enlightenment relate.  You might note influences from people, places, things, events. You may cite specific examples of music. Perhaps you […]

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