Ethnic Music & National Identity
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A 6 page research paper that explores the use of ethnic music by political ideologies in the construction of national identities. The writer also discusses the use of ethnic music to preserve the cultural identity of an ethnic minority within a larger diverse society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khethmus.rtf

Evolution of Music From The Baroque Through The Classical Era
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A 5 page paper on the the evolution of Baroque and Classical music, and the contributions of individual composes to that evolution. The paper presents technology and techniques that influenced those changes. Artists include: Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Haydn. 4 bibliographical references.
Filename: Barclass.wps

Firestarters - The Trailblazing Females of the Jazz & Big Band Era
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A 5 page paper that examines the sexism and racism that faced female performers during the jazz and big band era of the 1930s and 1940s. Discussed is the resistance and non-acceptance that confronted these performers as well as the innovation and persistence used by legendary performers such as Billy Tipton in conquering these obstacles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCfire.doc

Four Brief Essays on Music
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This is a 6 page paper, that discusses Debussy's "Nuages" and Bartok's "Music for Strings , Percussion and Celesta", Berg's "Wozzeck", Crumb's "Black Angels" and Varese's "Poeme electronique" & Ligeti's "Lux aetema," Berio's "Sinfonia," Leon's "Kabiosile," and Reich's "Tehillim" briefly. 2 sources are cited.
Filename: 994short.rtf

Frank Sinatra / The Man, The Celebrity
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20 pages in length. The mystique of Frank Sinatra -- his music, his power and his celebrity -- has been addressed in countless books, magazines and documentaries. How he has captured his audience and held them in such a trance for over fifty years is beyond the scope of most entertainers. The writer spans Sinatra's life and times, paying particular attention to the highlights -- and lowlights -- of a career that once petered out only to have revived itself ten-fold. Extensive bibliography included.
Filename: Sinatra.rtf

Frank Zappa’s “Lumpy Gravy” -- An Example of the Collage Aesthetic
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This 7 page report discusses musical composer and rock musician Frank Zappa (1940-1993). Far too often, Zappa’s work has been relegated to an example of the obscure creative energy exemplified in the 1960s. And yet the reality is that Zappa’s work was far more closely aligned to the established traditions of the avant garde in Europe. This report pays particular attention to his first orchestral piece, “Lumpy Gravy” (1968) which was the first project to be released under his name and not the “Mothers” band name. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWzappa.rtf

Frederic Chopin/The Minute Waltz
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A 7 page research paper that analyzes the music of Frederic Chopin as representative of the Romantic era, focusing on his work known as the "Minute Waltz" (waltz in D-flat, opus 64, no. 1). Brief biographical background material is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khminwtz.rtf

George Handel's "Messiah"
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses historical background, placement, general analysis and personal thoughts as they relate to Handel's "Messiah." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCmesia.wps

Georges Bizet's Carmen
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A 5 page research paper that in which the writer argues that Bizet's Carmen deserved the designation of "realistic," and then discusses several film versions of the story. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khbizcar.rtf

Global Pop
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This 5 page paper uses information provided by a student as a springboard for discussion. The evolution of music genres are discussed. No sources.
Filename: SA217pop.rtf

Gordon Parks – Director
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A 10 page research paper that examines three films directed by Gordon Parks: Shaft, The Learning Tree, and Leadbelly. The writer explores thematic elements in the films that tie these very different movies together. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khparks.rtf

Grace Slick, ‘White Rabbit’ and its Meaning in the ‘60s
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This 5 page paper offers a glimpse into the history of Jefferson Airplane singer and 1960s psychedelic icon Grace Slick, while exploring the impact and meaning of one of her greatest hits, “White Rabbit.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mtgslick.rtf.