Provide at least three examples of genres of music or trends in television broadcasting Provide at least three examples of genres of music or trends in television broadcasting, each from a different decade (1950s-2000s), and discuss what these examples show us about the larger culture of the era in which it was popularized. Answer preview … Read more
Explain how minstrelsy helped construct musical representations of race in the US Explain how minstrelsy helped construct musical representations of race in the US, by identifying and describing at least one minstrelsy character. Identify the opportunities that both European Americans and African Americans had, to make a living as performers in minstrelsy. The negative aspects … Read more
How would you apply ideas from this reading to writing well-developed song lyrics that tell a story Description Part I/ A– Read the lyrics “Alexander Hamilton” — the opening song to the musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. What do you learn about Alexander Hamilton? Who was he? What motivated him? How would you describe his … Read more
Describe three of these musical elements and explain how they may represent various facets of Betelgeuse’s personality In the film Bettle juice the titular character (spelled Betelgeuse) is represented by several independent musical elements. Describe three of these musical elements and explain how they may represent various facets of Betelgeuse’s personality/character. Then discuss how and … Read more
Research and write about a theatre company Research and write about a theatre company Explore a Theatre Company! For this week and the last we have been looking at an overview of Asian American Theatre, some of its origins and traditions, as well as a brief look at where this culturally specific kind of theatre … Read more
