31 Aug How have composers reflected on socio-cultural contexts of their era?
Write a research paper 6 pages in length (not including the title or References page) that makes an argument addressing the course’s Big Question: How have composers reflected on socio-cultural contexts of their era? Contrast the approach of three different musical artists, chosen from the list of Pulitzer Prize winners in Music. Discuss how their work relates to the socio-cultural contexts of their era.
Discuss the following questions:1. In what ways did the music impact society, culture, politics or the environment?2. What political, social, cultural or environmental factors influenced thecomposer/songwriter when writing their music?3. What influence on political, social, cultural or the environment does thecomposition/song have on society today?4. Did anything in your research change you own opinions/attitudes on how you view the style of music and/or your own political, social, cultural or environmental awareness?
Due Wednesday 08/18 by 1:00 pm:
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Choose Pulitzer Prize winners in music from the links below
You can use as sources:
https://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-category/225
https://www.enwoven.com/collections/view/11769/content
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/04/regina-carter-kendrick-lamar-pulitzer/558509/
https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/incremental-slow-coming/
https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/incremental-slow-coming/
