Your First and Last Name Block Remember to put a photo of your artist somewhere on this slide! Artist Name Your First and Last Name Block

Information Slide #1 Date that they were born and date that they died (if applicable) Lived/Raised in what city/state/country? Did they have a family of their own? Did your artist/band have a higher education (beyond 12th grade)? Did they pursue another career in addition to music?

Information Slide #2 Use this slide to outline a few points about your artist What time period did they write and perform in? What instruments did they play? What are some of their most popular songs (name 2 or more songs)?

Information Slide #3 When did they begin making music (if it’s a band, specify when the band started playing together and also when each member pursued music)? Did anyone inspire or guide them? If so, who were they and how did they help them? Has your artist inspired any other musicians?

Information Slide #4 Did your artist face any struggles growing up? What struggles did they face during their career as a musician? Did they overcome these obstacles? If yes, how did they overcome them? Give at least one example What makes your artist admirable (or not)?

Information Slide #5 Add more details about your artist! What made your artist so popular? In what way was your artist unique? Is there a central theme to their work? In what ways were they influential?

Information Slide #6 Discuss two pieces of music your artist wrote When was it written? Give a short explanation of what the pieces are about. Why was it popular or significant? Did it have any cultural impact? What was the cultural impact?

Information Slide #7 What is your artist doing today if they are still alive? Is their music still popular today? Were you familiar with their music before doing this project? What do you like about their music?

Works Cited Refer to your bib-sheets to cite the resources you have used in your project including the packet you were given (Yes, this includes images as well!)