My Favorite Artist- project

1. My Favorite Artist- project Believe it or not, all music today is a results of the music of the past. The elements of music evolve from previous times and styles, and become what we hear today.

2. Introduction • So ask yourself: what makes rock, rock?, or hip-hop, hip-hop? What are their characteristics and who are their major artists? Since the purpose of music appreciation is to understand all types of music, it is then important to know how each particular style of music develops or uses all musical elements in order to make the style a unique characteristic sound.

3. Project Tasks • You will create a PP presentation with the content of your research, and will present your findings to the class. If you are working in teams, divide the work with your partner equally and begin your research asap, following the guidelines given. In this project you will research one of your favorite artists and will share with the class details about this artist’ s life, style of music, accomplishments, etc. following specific guidelines

4. Process • First: Decide who your artist will be and give this persons name to your teacher on the first day of your research. • Second: Begin your online research and MAKE notes, for later. Make sure to follow the guidelines. Then write your summaries in your paper. • Third: Create your PP presentation following the guidelines given. You should have no less than 12 slides. Remember, USE appropriate backgrounds and fonts. You will have about 5 class sessions to complete PP presentation • Fourth: Present in front on the class. • (use about 3-5 class sessions)

5. Research Guidelines PART 1: Content requirements of your research: You MUST answer all of these questions 1) Title & Introduction: Why did you choose this person? – 1 slide 2) Artist’s name (and birth name), place and DOB -- 1 slide. 3) Artist’s life: a) childhood, b) adolescence, and c) adulthood --- 3 slides, one for each age period. 4) Summarize this person’s main musical style and explain its characteristics. – 2 slides 5) Notable accomplishments: Albums, awards, career, other successes outside music, etc – 2 slides

6. Research guidelines …. Cont… PART 1: Content requirements --- cont…. 6) What positive contribution(s) has my person made to society outside of music, if any? If none, then explain what is this person famous for? -- 1 silde 7) What is the most interesting fact I learned from my research? --- 1 slide 8)What have I accomplished or learned during this project? --- 1 slide 9) You MUST give your teacher a “clean” example or a link of this artist’s music by the deadline to be played in class on the day of your presentation.

7. Presentation guidelines PART 2: Outline for PowerPoint/ Visual Presentation -- • It MUST have ALL items from Content Requirements – with the minimum # of required 12 slides (see # in parenthesis). • Add a background that is appropriate- don’t over do it. • Fix your font and format it to make it easy to read • Add transitions to your slides and/or information • Add graphics that complement the theme/topic • Proofread your presentation & practice your presentation before presenting it. Don’t just read from the screen

8. Artist ideas • If you don’t have a particular artist, look below for some ideas ( a more comprehensive list may be found at http://hubpages.com/hub/History-of-Contemporary-Music-1955-to-Present-Chapter-1-Overview) • POP artists from the 1950s to present::Shirelles, Neil Sedaka, Beach Boys, Monkees, Ronnettes, Four Seasons, Jackson 5, Billy Joel, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie, Hall & Oates, Madonna, Culture Club, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Lady GaGa. • ROCK ARTISTS from the 1950s to present: Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Elton John, Genesis/Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Nirvana, R. E. M., U2, Fall Out Boy, Red Hot Chili Peppers • SOUL AND R&B ARTISTS from the 1950s to present: Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Supremes, B. B. King, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Commodores, C+C Music Factory, Alicia Keys, Beyonce • HIPHOP / RAP ARTISTS from the 1970s tp present: Sugarhill Gang, Run D.M.C, MC Hammer, Puff Daddy, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Eminem, 50 Cent • DANCE / DISCO from the 1970s to present: Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Techtronic, Paula Abdul, Usher • JAZZ ARTISTS from the 1950s: Miles Davis, SpyroGyra, Kenny G, Diana Krall

9. Resources Here are some RESOURCES you can use to get you started: • E- Gospel Gate www.negrospirituals.com • Blues and Jazz Junction www.allaboutjawww.rhythm-n-blues.org • Motown Mile www.history-of-rock.com/motown_records.htm • Hip-Hop & Rap Road www.rap.about.com/od/rootsofraphiphop/p/RootsOfRap.htm zz.com • http://cobblearning.net/soundvibrations --- use the linked resources on my site • www.google.com or www.bing.com

10. Evaluation Rubrics

11. National Standards Music Standard 6- listening to, analyzing, and describing music Standard 8- Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. Standard 9- Understanding music in relationship to history and culture NETS Standards 1.  Fluency- b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4.  Critically Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making- b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.