Grade 5 (Q1/L1/2016-2017) - Music Assignment

Students will create a powerpoint, poster, or booklet about one of the following:

1)    the instrument that they enjoy in band

2)     a favorite composer

3)     a favorite performer   

Due September 2nd, 2016

Please answer the following questions for your instrument:

• where  & when did your instrument originate?  
• what was your instrument originally made out of?   
• what family of instruments does it belong to?   
• What other instruments are included in this family of the orchestra?  
• what type of music is played on your instrument?  
• which important composers have written music for your instrument?

Or

Please answer the following questions about a composer or performer: 

• When were they born, are they still living?  
• Where do they live?  
• What style of music did they write or perform?  
• What do you like about this style of music?   
• Why did you choose this artist/composer?   
• What instruments do they play?   
• What type of training did they have?   
• What is your favorite song, and why?