Brief Overview and Possible Implementation of Culminating Assignment
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The culminating activity is a very involved assignment which draws a connection between traditional Western music and Jazz or Popular music styles through analysing a 20th century piece that has made use of a 'classical' music theme.
To introduce the assignment, students will be asked to read the above article online, or depending on copyright allowances by the author, each may be given a copy of the article to read.
As a class, discuss the importance of classical music themes in popular music as it pertains to movies, television and popular music.
The culminating assignment and rubric should then be handed out and as a class, discuss each required segment of this assignment. Inform students to view the assignment sheet as a checklist and to check off each portion as it is completed.
Much class time must be devoted towards completion of this assignment and students will need to set aside much of their own time as well.
This is a culminating activity, looking at most topics touched on during their course of study. This assignment could be used in lieu of a final examination in the course, as the students' understanding of most subjects will be tested.