Choose a composer, musician, or band of any style from any period previous to 1988
Choose a composer, musician, or band of any style from any period previous to 1988. Survey existing sources for discussion of your subjects musical style (the distinctive features of their artistic expression- meaning, genre, instruments, rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, etc…). Summarize your findings.

Choose three works created by your subject and analyze each piece individually. Focus your analysis on the 5 fundamental elements of music that have been introduced in class.

1. Meaning

2. Instruments

3. Rhythm

4. Melody/Harmony

5. Form

Conclusion- how does your original work reinforce, challenge, or enrich the convential discussion of your subjects music.