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Jazz History MUS 176 2013

Assignment Due – First day of presentations

–  Attach Blue Cover Sheet and submit to the Music Office– 

Late Assignments will be deducted 10% per day late–  All components must be completed to receive a grade for this assignment

Component A Style analysis: Essay 40%

Outline

The assignment is to research the historical lineage that connects a post 1950’s jazzmusician back in stylistic influence. One direct example we discussed in class isFrankie Trumbauer’s influence on Lester Young in regards to sound colour

(sonority) and melodic approach. Charlie Parker memorized many of LesterYoung’s solo’s, which informed his own approach to improvisation. This is anexample of the historical lineage that connects these three players. You may traceinfluences that do not adhere to instrumental/vocal groupings. For instance,‘saxophone players are not only influenced by other saxophone players’ ; CharlieParker was influenced by the music of Stravinsky.

I recommend that you choose an instrumentalist or vocalist closest to your area ofpersonal study and interest ie. Vocalists research vocalists etc…. 

Essay –written component

Discuss the musical qualities that support your explanation of historical lineage.In this essay you must refer to the musical elements of melody, harmony andrhythm. Relate your descriptive ideas and comparisons to the texture and sonorityof the instrument.

1000 - 1500 words max with notated musical examples.

Component B: Presentation 40% (all students)

Give a 10 minute in class presentation outlining the key points of your research.You may use a maximum of 3 minutes of musical samples to illustrate yourargument.

Note:1.  Audio samples must be provided on memory stick (mp3 player) clearly

labelled in presentation order

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Video examples are not allowed (due to technical and time constraints)3.  Generally, students who have a thorough grasp on their materials give the

best presentations. Rehearse and time your presentation length (studentswho read presentations or exceed the time limit will lose marks)

Component C: Bibliography 20%

Provide a detailed bibliography that briefly discusses the nature of the informationused in you essay/presentation: a minimum of 15 sources, 5 from the Internet, 5from books, 5 from journals.

*Your bibliography must be included in order to receive a grade for thisassignment. Follow the APA guide for standard bibliography format.

*Any plagiarism will receive an immediate fail grade in accordance the Universityof Auckland’s guideline on cheating.