Cardinal Stritch University Musical Artist Analysis Duke Ellington Presentation MID-TERM TEAM PRESENTATIONS Your assignment is to plan and prepare a maxim

Cardinal Stritch University Musical Artist Analysis Duke Ellington Presentation MID-TERM TEAM PRESENTATIONS

Your assignment is to plan and prepare a maximum 15 minute PowerPoint presentation to include the following three sections:

Part I Biography of Artist

-Relevant and focused biographical information only.

-Summarize the life of your artist form birth to death, emphasizing the significant highlights and life experiences.

-Develop and format five or six slides, with images and not excessive written information. Your slides should have as few words as possible.

Part II Musical Influences and Style Identification

-Who were the musicians, teachers and other musical influences that shaped your artist’s unique musical style?

-How would you classify the artist’s musical genre and unique style?

-What are the style characteristics that support this decision?

-Develop and format two or three slides with images and not too much written information.

-Include a You Tube video of the artist in performance.

Part III Musical Analysis

-Analyze the musical structure of your recording. This analysis map will be your final slide.

-Analyze the structure of your recording by mapping the sequence of musical events, left to right.

-Present and clarify the map features by answering the following questions:

-What is the specific style genre and sub genre?

-What is the meter?

-How long (number of bars) is each musical event?

-What are the types of musical events?

-What is the form of the main theme, head, song, etc.?

-Are there improvised solos?

-Are there transitions?

-Are there unique or unusual departures from standard design?

-What are the dominant timbres?

-Are there any unusual timbres?

-Any other relevant or unusual musical details?

This presentation will be graded on the parameters described in the Presentation Rubric.

This is not a Canvas submission, presentations will be given in class.

Rubric

Presentation Rubric

Presentation Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and OrganizationContent and Organization

4.0 pts

Rich in relevant content. Research supports and enhances a complete understanding of the topic

3.0 pts

Relevant and appropriate content. Research supports a clear understanding of biographical information and genre clarification.

2.0 pts

Acceptable content and relevant information. Some indications of adequate research and organization with regard to biographical and genre clarification

1.0 pts

Lacking in relevant content and continuity. Extraneous data. Little evidence of effort in research, planning and organization.

0.0 pts

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisuals and Mechanics

4.0 pts

PowerPoint slides draw the audience in and generate curiosity in the topic. Interesting visuals and excellent focus on talking points.

3.0 pts

PowerPoint slides are easy to read and enhance the presenters’ information. Talking points only.

2.0 pts

Acceptable visuals. Not too wordy and busy. Some interesting graphics and color design.

1.0 pts

Poorly designed PowerPoint slides. Too wordy, difficult to see. Entire presentation on the slides.

0.0 pts

No Marks

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMusic Analysis

4.0 pts

Complete accuracy in map and display of events. Analysis stand on it’s own and is easy to understand. Presenters offer enhancing commentary.

3.0 pts

Accurate form analysis, and map. No errors in musical events. Analysis is easy to track.

2.0 pts

Acceptable analysis design. Map has some errors. Presenters have only minimal commentary.

1.0 pts

Numerous errors in form analysis. Not in map format. Lacking basic understanding of analysis data.

0.0 pts

No Marks

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDelivery and Teamwork

4.0 pts

Excellent preparation and collaborative effort. No reading, audience engagement and expert command of the topic.

3.0 pts

Strong preparation and collaboration. No reading, and some audience engagement.

2.0 pts

Indications of adequate preparation. Some reading, good balance and only minor presentation glitches

1.0 pts

Obvious lack of preparation. Too much reading, mumbling and lack of topic knowledge.

0.0 pts

No Marks

4.0 pts

Total Points: 16.0