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A critical essay (5-7 pp.) in which you choose a theme (musical, lyrical, thematic) and discuss how Springsteen’s vision changes over the trilogy that is BTR, Darkness, and the River.

Consider how the process of creating and distributing music involves systems of both people and technologies. In each case, people and technology may “mediate” the musical process in a way not intended by the musician/composer/performer. For your final assignment, you will argue how technology, a person, or another mediating actor […]

5 page research paper on the topic of “The origin of Irish music”.

Answer ONE of the following questions. Put the question number you choose in the subject line of your post (for example, “Question 1” or “Question 2”) and copy and paste the question at the beginning of your post. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. What specific features […]

After reading the text pages for the unit “New Ways of Making Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries” found in your syllabus, listen to the examples posted on your textbook site. Then, go to one of the sites below and choose one example of new music. Look up the […]

A) Instructions for the Film Observations In a page or two (minimum 500 words), tell me what you got out of the film and how it connects with the class. I have intentionally left the format open-ended so that you can approach it in your own way. However, if you’re […]