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8th Grade: Research Project **DUE: Week of Monday, APRIL 23, 2018

Choose from the following : 1. Classical 2. 3. 4. Ragtime 5. 6. Folk 7. Spirituals 8. and 9. Alternative 10. Country 11. Grass 12. Christian 13. Island Music/Calypso 14. Tribal Music 15. 16. Be-bop/Scat 17. Latin 18. British Invasion 19. Punk 20. Metal 21. Rap 22. Hip Hop 23. 24. Do Wop 25. Grunge 26. Electronic 27. Rock 28. Pop (choose a decade) 29. Show Tunes (Disney OR Broadway) 30. Big /Swing 31. 32. New Age Page Two

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: All presentations MUST be in either a Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Prezi type format.

The following MUST be included in your research. are UNABLE to find something, please be sure to state that. Points will be taken off if you “skip” over a question and do not address it.

You MUST include at least 4-6 pictures associated with your genre, as well as 3-5 listening examples (short segments) and no less than 3 videos (short segments). ALL MUST BE IN GOOD TASTE AND ACCEPTABLE.

You MUST answer/address the following questions (please title your slide with each question to ensure that you are covering it in its entirety!): 1. What is the name of your chosen genre? 2. When was this genre most popular ( period/dates)? 3. Is this genre a sub-genre of something else? If so, what sets it apart/distinguishes it? 4. What are the general characteristics of this particular genre (How would know I am listening to this)? 5. Who were the originators (created/developed) of this particular style? 6. How did it develop over time? Any changes? 7. Describe the stage setting or space where this genre would be performed. 8. the performers of this particular genre usually dress? 9. Name several different artists or groups who perform in this genre (at least 5). 10. What is the type of music used for? (parties, protests, dancing, expressing emotions, etc.) 11. Describe the audience who enjoys this genre (young, old, educated, conservative, etc.) 12. What is the training (education/preparation) required to be successful in this genre? 13. How is this genre like or unlike others that you have listened to before? 14. Why did you choose this genre and what makes it “good” in your opinion? 15. Who is your favorite artist or group in this genre? 16. Describe the history of your favorite artist or group (please be DETAILED). 17. Name 1-2 of your favorite of this group or artist and explain why you chose it. 18. Any other information that you would like to include (can be worth “extra credit points”), e.g. a poster board to visually enhance your presentation….an interview with a particular member of your genre….