Reggae and the Legacy of Bob Marley
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A 7 page research paper that offers a brief history of the origins of reggae music, how it incorporates various musical forms and the political significance and contributions of the work of reggae star Bob Marley. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khregmar.rtf

Rhythm & The Djembe Drum
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A 4 page paper discussing the djembe drum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Djembe.wps

Ricky and the Red Freaks
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Ricky and the Red Freaks: This 6-page essay discusses the hypothetical situation relevant to Ricky, the lead singer of a famous rock band leaving the band and joining another. Issues pertinent to his performing in the same town and on the same night as his original band’s pre-scheduled concert are also examined. Bibliography lists 9 sources. SNRkband.doc
Filename: SNRkband.doc

Rimsky-Korsakov/Scheherazade, Opus 35
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A 4 page essay that records the interpretation of the writer/tutor to the Scheherazade Suite by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The portion of the Scheherazade Suite analyzed for this paper includes the "Marriage of King Shahryar and Scheherazade" and the story of "Sinbad and his Ship." No bibliography included.
Filename: khrim35.rtf

Rise & Fall of Casablanca Records
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A 5 page synopsis of Fredric Dannen's account of the risk and fall of Neil Bogart and Casablanca Records in his book Hit Men: Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business. The writer relates how Bogart and Casablanca defined the worst excesses of the disco era. It is a tale of extravagance and incredibly bad business management. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99bogart.rtf

Role of Classroom Music
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A 5 page research paper that examines the ongoing debate relative to the importance of music instruction in public schools and argues vehemently in favor of musical instruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrolmus.rtf

Roy Orbison/Oh, Pretty Woman
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A 5 page analysis of Roy Orbison's hit song "Oh, Pretty Woman" (aka "Pretty Woman). The writer offers a detailed musical analysis looking at such elements as melody, harmony and structure. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khroypw.rtf

Salsa/Latino Music
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A 5 page research paper that demonstrates the evolution of this genre and the tremendous impact that this musical expression has had not only on Latino music, but on practically every other musical genre. This "spicy" expression of the Latino zest for living has won adherents worldwide and continues to expand rapidly in popularity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khsalmus.rtf

Samoan Music
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A 5 page research paper that discusses Samoan music. Samoa, unlike many societies exposed to Western influences, as clung tenaciously to their own culture and their own ways. Samoan music is a vibrant entity that exists in two forms, traditional and contemporary. As the name suggests, traditional Samoan music draws on the ancient Samoan heritage while contemporary Samoan music represents the assimilation of Western influences, particularly in the introduction of Western instruments, such as the guitar. Both forms of Samoan music have contributed to maintaining the vibrancy of the Samoan language and culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khsamoa.rtf

Schubert & Liszt
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A 4 page research paper that examines Schubert's Fantasy in C Major, Opus 15, known as the "Wanderer," and Liszt's Sonata in B minor. The writer argues that these works are similar in their conception as each work presents fragments of the regular sonata form, but does so within a single work that flows together with the smoothness of a single uninterrupted movement (BBC Radio 3). The following analysis of each work explores the musical qualities, harmony, tonality, rhythm, etc., of each work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khsclz.rtf

Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”
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This 5 page report discusses one of the world’s best-known ballets and musical scores, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” This analysis focuses on the second part or suite of the first movement which is referred to as “A Scene” or “The Street Awakens.” Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWprorom.rtf

Sexuality and Gender: Popular Music and Cultural Identity
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A 12 page paper which examines to what extent popular music contributes to cultural identity through sexuality and gender. The paper examines the influence of Madonna and Mariah Carey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAmadona.rtf