Final Project

Choir Final Project: 20^th Century Music Genres

You are going to create a Museum Box for a 20^th century music genre.  Museum Box is a web application that allows you to organize your thoughts and put evidence and artifacts in a box to show your understanding of a topic. You will present your box to the class.

Choose a music genre that we have brainstormed in class. See the list below for ideas.

Your Museum Box will have 4 boxes with the following headings:

1.     Definition/description: Give a definition of this genre. What are its main characteristics? What are the typical elements of music that it uses (for example: does it typically use certain instruments, rhythms, or harmonies?) Share audio or video examples to illustrate your definition.

2.     Timeline:  When/how did this genre start? How has it progressed throughout the years? Show significant events/dates/times for this genre.

3.     Artists: Who are the significant artists for this genre? Talk about them and why they are important. Include audio/video examples.

4.     Fashion/Style: What clothing, hairstyles and accessories are associated with this genre of music? Has it influence any other aspects of our culture?

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Content of Box (4 parts)                                                 /20                                                     

Quality of Visual Presentation                                      /10                             

Presentation skills                                                            /10

(Eye contact, clarity of voice, preparation)

Total                                                                                      /40

20^th Century Genres

Blues                                     Jazz                                       Pop

Country                                Hip Hop                                 Disco

Electronic/Techno                        Folk                                        Gospel

Musical Theatre                Swing (Big Band)              Reggae

Rock  - Punk                        R& B

            - Metal

            - Alternative