Friday, October 23, 2009
Assignment for Nov 2:
read chapter 4 and write a 500 word response. type.
that will be the 4th and last assignment for the first quarter.
begin reading chapter 7 for next week.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
assignment for october 16:
read excerpts of chapter 3 in "the rest is noise." (skip section 2, p.p. 84-92)
write a 500 word or so response to the music of stravinsky.
see me to download his music into your ipod.
the more you listen the more you'll understand.
due friday oct 16.
we will also cover chapters 4, 7, 11, and 14.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
for monday:
2 pages (typed) comparing mahler and struss. discuss specific pieces. if you need recordings, let me know. (bring me your ipod)
due monday!
Monday, September 21, 2009
First Reading:
Chapter 1 in "The Rest is Noise" on Strauss and Mahler.
also download the iTunes playlist at www.therestisnoise.com/playlist
it may cost money....
writing assignment to follow.
mr. elliott
Chapter 1 in "The Rest is Noise" on Strauss and Mahler.
also download the iTunes playlist at www.therestisnoise.com/playlist
it may cost money....
writing assignment to follow.
mr. elliott
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Book List:
The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross
Hip Hop America by Nelson George
and something else to be determined.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
First Assignment:
500 words or so about the music you enjoyed over the summer.
Due Friday, September 18
Monday, April 20, 2009
first assignment for fourth quarter:
compare two of the following record companies:
Atlantic Records
Chess Records
Motown Records
Stax Records
compare george's agruments about the differences between "independent" record companies and "major" record companies. what, if any, are the differences between the two?
assignment due by May 1.
compare two of the following record companies:
Atlantic Records
Chess Records
Motown Records
Stax Records
compare george's agruments about the differences between "independent" record companies and "major" record companies. what, if any, are the differences between the two?
assignment due by May 1.
Labels: 4th Quarter
