Composer Biography Paper: Purpose: Acquire knowledge of an accomplished composer whose music is not represented in our listening assignments. Note: You cannot do a paper on a composer who is represented on the CDs accompanying the textbook nor represented on the Music Masters Series CDs. Appendix B lists many very good composers for you to select from for your paper. If you still have questions, please ask me and I will help you find a composer for your paper. Basics: Present an organized overview of your composer’s life and career. Discuss his/her main accomplishments and mention important compositions. Write a one-paragraph summary of a piece of the composer’s that you listened to. Relate your composer’s works to the musical styles and developments his/her time. Discuss influences on your composer and his/her influences on other composers. Format: Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, and contain one-inch margins. It should be about 1000 words in length or about three to four pages. Topic: Choose a composer from the Composer Appendix. Choose a composer for that you can find a recording of a representative work (in a local library, from a friend, etc.) Discuss your choice of composer with me before you write your paper. While music history has been populated with many fascinating and important composers, it may be difficult to find a great deal of information about your chosen composer. Only one student may write on any given composer; so, choose a composer early in the class and submit your request to me. I will be happy to provide you with a short list of composers whose music I think you might enjoy listening to and about which you should be able to find plenty of written material. Sources: Be sure to include information found on at least two web sites in your paper. Any sources used in your Live Performance Review are applicable for this paper also. Many periodicals will also have information on 20th Century composers. Plagiarism: Be sure to be familiar with plagiarism policies of CCCOnline and your home college.
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