BELLRINGER IDENTIFY THE ARTIST AND TITLE OF THE WORKS BELOW. Grab Modern Music Notes and Listening Guide at the front table

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MODERN MUSIC – EARLY 20 TH CENTURY

Radio – greater exposure new media/technologies developed to record, capture, and distribute music Music no longer limited to concerts and clubs exposure to a wider range of music - concept of World Music developed new freedom/experimentation with musical styles/forms challenged accepted musical rules Incorporation of Eastern, Middle-Eastern, Latin and Western styles Transportation innovations allowed musicians and fans to travel further/quicker

THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN MUSIC Gershwin combined classical and jazz styles Increase in use of dissonance for more educated audience – had to be trained in music to understand/enjoy – alienated audience Later a greater connection with audience was emphasized Aaron Copland collected and used folk themes and simplified music to met demand/desires of public

JAZZ MUSIC OVERVIEW Early 20 th Century (1900’s); original American art form Essential Forms: –Blue notes is a note sung or played at a slightly lower pitch than that of the major scale for expressive purposes –Syncopation –Improvisation –Polyrhythms simultaneous sounding of two or more independent rhythms – originated in African drum circles –Swung Notes performance practice, mainly in jazz-influenced music, in which some notes with equal written time values are performed with unequal durations, usually as alternating long and short African American Communities –African and European Influences

READING: THE AGE OF JAZZ Get The Adventures of Human Spirit book from the back of the room and turn to pgs Answer the following questions in the space provided: 1) What is jazz? 2) What was the name of a composer who adapted jazz melodies and rhythms for concert music? 3) How do musicians use improvisation? 4) How was Armstrong able to mimic jazz singers? 5) What type of singing style did Armstrong invent? Describe this style. 6) When did jazz music become enjoyed by white audiences? (need style name) 7) What mood did Ellington’s music convey? 8) What is “be-bop”? 9) Charlie Parker’s improvisations only kept what of the original tune? 10) Jazz gave rise to what two popular forms of music? 11) The answers mentioned above are the basis of what type of music? 12) Answer the questions on your paper that correspond to the image on the bottom of your paper.

“By and large, jazz (music) has always been like the kinda of man you wouldn’t want your daughter to associate with.” Duke Ellington

LOUIS ARMSTRONG American jazz trumpeter/singer shifted focus from collective improvisation to solo improvisation best known as a vocalist toward end of career born into a very poor family in New Orleans grandson of slaves Influenced by Creole music Listening Examples: What are the differences between 1 and 2? –When the Saints Go Marching (version 1)When the Saints Go Marching (version 1) – When the Saints Go Marching (version 2)When the Saints Go Marching (version 2) –What a Wonderful WorldWhat a Wonderful World Viewing Example: High Society with Bing Crosby

DUKE ELLINGTON American composer, pianist, and band leader One of the most influential figures in jazz Called his style "American Music" rather than jazz Often composed specifically for the style and skills of individuals in the band, such as "Concerto for Cootie“ for Cootie Williams One of the best-known African-American celebrities of 20 th century Toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II Listening Examples: –In a Sentimental MoodIn a Sentimental Mood –Concerto for CootieConcerto for Cootie

GEORGE GERSHWIN American composer Died of brain tumor wrote vocal/theatrical works in collaboration with brother, Ira. Wrote songs in the popular style, classical style and also for Broadway musicals compositions used in t.v., film, and covered by many jazz musicians Listening Examples: –Rhapsody in Blue –Summertime

GEORGE GERSHWIN Listening Examples: –Rhapsody in BlueRhapsody in Blue From An American in Paris An ex-soldier stays in Paris to become a painter –Summertime 1,212 From musical/opera Porgy and Bess First opera with all classically trained black actors in 1935 Set in South Carolina, Porgy tries to save Bess from a violent and crime-ridden love life

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JAZZ MERGES WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC? While watching the following clip entitled, “Rhapsody in Blue” answer the questions on the sheet provided.

AARON COPLAND Born in New York state Composer of concert and film music, pianist balance between modern music and American folk styles use of jazz, revival hymns, cowboy songs, made Copland’s name synonymous with American music Homosexual/immigrant family/Jewish caused him to be isolated, suspect in communist “witch hunts” of 1940s Ballet compositions of American folklore -Appalachian Spring -Billy the Kid

AARON COPLAND Listening Examples: –Appalachian Spring – LargoLargo –Appalachian Spring – AllegroAllegro

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JAZZ AND RAP MERGE? YOU GET JAZZ RAP! Jazz Rap: –attempt to fuse African-American music old and new –Hip hop rhythms combined with cool jazz, soul-jazz, and hard bop –Topics included: Afrocentric political consciousness Historical awareness Positive, historically influenced alternative to violent, sexualized contemporary rap. Major artist: –Afrika Bambaataa's Native Tongues posse Examples: – –

BELLRINGER Get into groups of 2-3 people (NO MORE) Get a rubric sheet from the front, 1 per group Write the names of your group members on the rubric at the bottom

CAN YOU BE ELLINGTON, ARMSTRONG, AND GERSHWIN? Objective: – To demonstrate your knowledge of the essential components of jazz in a familiar style – To create a Jazz Rap Assignment: – In a group of three, you must create your own Jazz Rap while taking the following into consideration: Given a jazz instrumental Create an accompanying hip hop beat You must incorporate the following characteristics of Jazz music: scatting, vocals, and improvisation Song Length: – You must have an intro, a verse, and a chorus that doesn’t repeat Time Allotted: – 45 min creation time Performance Date: – AFTER LUNCH

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EXIT SLIP 1)Name the artist and title of the song played: 1)Song One 2)Song Two 3)Song Three 2) What was the story line of Gershwin’s opera entitled Porgy and Bess? a. It was an opera where a man and a woman start a life on the American frontier. b. It was an opera based on the story of a Firebird and her love of a prince. c. It was an opera about poor blacks from South Carolina. d. It was an opera that showed a poor immigrant family coming to America. 3) Jazz music is a mix of what two cultural influences? a. African and Europeanb. Middle Eastern and Eastern European c. Latin and Westernd. African and Latin 4) What famous composer wrote pieces specifically for the style and skills of individuals in the band? a. Duke Ellingtonb. Aaron Copland c. Louis Armstrongd. George Gershwin 5) What jazz musician is famous for his “scatting” (where he made his voice sound like an instrument) abilities that he illustrated through the use of improvisation? a. Duke Ellingtonb. Aaron Copland c. Louis Armstrongd. George Gershwin