Download COMPOSER RESEARCH SHEET Composer`s Full Name Dates (born

COMPOSER RESEARCH SHEET Composer’s Full Name __________________________________________________________ Dates (born/died) _______________________________________________________________ I.
Background and Childhood A. Parents ___________________________________________________________ B. Brothers and Sisters _______________________________________________________________
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Early Life A. List three facts (or more) about their early life (pre­college/professional life) 1. _________________________________________________________
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Education A. Colleges/music schools attended _______________________________________________________________
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Compositions, Career, and Reputation A. Style of music written (baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century) _______________________________________________________________
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______ B. Kinds of music such as operas, symphonies, string quartets, band music, etc. _______________________________________________________________
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______ C. Characteristics of his/her music, what was it like, what did it sound like? _______________________________________________________________
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____________ D. How many songs/pieces did he/she write in his/her lifetime (approximately)? _______________________________________________________________
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______ E. Greatest musical accomplishments? _______________________________________________________________
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_________ F. His/Her friends, who were they, what were they like? _______________________________________________________________
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_________ G. Who did he/she work for? _______________________________________________________________
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_________ H. Adult Life (3 other facts) 1. _________________________________________________________
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List some of the composer’s most famous pieces: 1. _________________________________________________________
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Famous Compositions A. Tell about one of this person’s most famous compositions (e.g. Symphony #9, Ode to Joy). (Why was it written, why is it famous, what instruments is it written for, etc.) _______________________________________________________________
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_______________ Illness and Death (if applicable) A. Sickness? How did they die? _______________________________________________________________
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______ B. Age when he/she died _______________________________________________ C. Any information about the funeral like the music played or people attended _______________________________________________________________
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Any other interesting facts you found or your opinions about this composer’s music _____________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________ After gathering the above information, you will need to create a visual aid (poster board, powerpoint, or some other creative visual aid) that includes the following: 1. Composer photo 2. Childhood photo​
of composer (or family photo) 3. Instrument photo​
(find a photo of an instrument he/she played) 4. Education photo​
(find photos of schools where he/she attended) 5. Music photo ​
(try to find a photo of a musical score by this composer, or front cover of a score) 6. Extra photos​
(these could be any other interesting photos you find when researching this composer. Secondly, you will need to create an aural (listening) presentation that includes 3 compositions by this composer. This can be done a number of ways: 1. Download recordings of their music and burn a CD or put it on your iPod and bring your iPod into class for your presentation. 2. Attach a link to the online recordings of their music into your powerpoint presentation. You will need 3 links for the 3 different compositions. I can help you with this if you ask. 3. Provide me with the exact youtube url’s (web addresses) for the video you would like the class to see for each of your 3 selections. Next, you will write a two paragraph summary and reflection (in your own words) of what you learned about this composer. DO NOT use copied sentences from your research sheet or from online sources. Using sentences copied directly from the internet or other sources is plagiarism. These two paragraphs must be in your words. Finally, you will give a class presentation about your composer using your visual aid and aural examples. Presentations should be well prepared and not simply read word for word from your poster board, powerpoint, or information sheet. DUE DATE IS: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2015