1. MUSIC HU 300.

2. Any questions before we get started? Looking ahead…

3. TIME CAPSULE: Due in Unit 9  A letter of introduction to tell someone in the future about your day-to-day life  An example of morality and decision-making in current culture  Your definition of happiness  Your definition of freedom  A significant literary work (poem, short story, or novel)  A significant example of art or architecture  A significant song or group of songs  A significant film  A significant item from popular culture (a toy, gadget, fad, etc.)

4. FOLK MUSIC  What are some of the features of this genre?  Is folk a popular genre? Do you listen to folk artists?

5. JAZZ MUSIC  What are some of the features of this genre?  Where are you most likely to hear jazz music played?

6. ROCK MUSIC  What are some of the features of this genre?  Who are some of the artists who stand out?

7. Hip-Hop  What defines this style of music?  Who are the “standard bearers” of pop music?

8. HIP HOP MUSIC  Who are some of the artists who stand out?  How do you distinguish this genre from others?

9. COUNTRY MUSIC  What are the features of this genre?  Who are some of the artists who stand out?

10. “Standard Bearers”  What do the standard bearers communicate about the time, place, culture, influences, and circumstances that lead to these musical expressions?