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Modern Music Things to Get: Things to Do: Learning and Listening Guide Human Spirit Textbook Notebook paper (1) Things to Do: Opener: Art and Music Class work: Modern Composers, Musicians, and their work Music in Art Complete Self-Portrait Project – 100 points!

Review of Modern Art Identify the artist, style, and title of the works below. 8 min

Modern Music – Early 20th Century (page 214!)

Modern Music – Early 20th 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

Modern Composers & Musicians

Jazz Music Overview Early 20th 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 Answer on page 215 Get The Adventures of Human Spirit book from the back of the front shelf and turn to pgs. 412-413. 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?

Louis Armstrong Viewing Example: 1901-1971 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 2) What a Wonderful World Viewing Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3VTBG0tRc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfoPRcDb9yY&feature=related

Dizzy Gillespie

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

Duke Ellington 1899-1974 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 20th century Toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II Listening Examples: In a Sentimental Mood Concerto for Cootie

What happens when jazz merges with classical music? While watching the following clip entitled, “Rhapsody in Blue” answer the questions on the sheet provided. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzLgp2L700o and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko-lkFo6bx8

George Gershwin 1898-1937 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

George Gershwin Listening Examples: Rhapsody in Blue Porgy and Bess – Summertime 1,2 Longest work Opera deals with the lives of poor blacks South Carolina

What happens when Jazz and Rap merge? You get 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 alternative to the hardcore/gangsta movement Major artist: Afrika Bambaataa's Native Tongues posse Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMrKGkKdKYU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMG-FQiJzec

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: 25 min creation time Performance Date: Next class

Jazz Instrumental Possibilities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atnflx2ycfU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyUlw9sIAg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADTJOZzz0ME&feature=fvst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20nfmEBmeHI&feature=fvst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukL3TDV6XRg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYXn1DP38s&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9CGnM5wmLUraz0Voz9gK9tL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxibMBV3nFo&feature=fvwrel

Exit Slip Name the artist and title of the song played: Song One Song Two 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 European b. Middle Eastern and Eastern European c. Latin and Western d. African and Latin 4) What famous composer wrote pieces specifically for the style and skills of individuals in the band? a. Duke Ellington b. Aaron Copland c. Louis Armstrong d. 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?