MUSICHU 300.

A fun ‘musical’ project is due at the end of this unit! (12/6/11)

Reminder…

FOLK MUSIC

What are some of the features of this genre?

Is folk a popular genre? Do you listen to folk artists?

ROCK MUSIC

What are some of the features of this genre?

Who are some of the artists who stand out?

HIP HOP MUSIC

Who are some of the artists who stand out?

How do you distinguish this genre from others?

JAZZ MUSIC

What are some of the features of this genre?

Where are you most likely to hear jazz music played?

SPIRITUAL/GOSPEL MUSIC

What defines this style of music?

When and where are you most likely to hear spiritual/gospel music played?

“Standard Bearers”

Who do you see as being the new standard bearers in different genres? Why do you believe they achieve this status? (name the genre, then the artist(s) in your responses)

“Standard Bearers”

What do the standard bearers communicate about the time, place, culture, influences, and circumstances that lead to these musical expressions?