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World Music Project

This project aims to enhance cultural awareness and expression skills by researching music from different regions. Required materials include historical information, map, instruments, and a group presentation. Students will investigate various aspects like society, government, religion, and musical instruments of a chosen country. The project culminates in a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the research findings. By delving into the world of music, participants can broaden their understanding of diverse cultures and traditions.

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World Music Project

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  1. World Music Project Project & Presentation Instructions

  2. Purpose • The purpose of the project is: • To become more aware of the music and sounds of other cultures • To develop skill in expressing your ideas and observations • To share your results with others

  3. Required Material • Your project must include: A) Historical information of the culture • Map and Location 5 pts. • People’s Society 5 pts. • Government of Country 5 pts. • Religion 5 pts.

  4. Required Material Cont. • Your project must include: • B) 4 instruments from at least 2 different families (aerophone, idiophone, membranophone, chordophone) Picture and description of each instrument including family/type 5 pts. ea. (total 20pts.) Recordings or video featuring each instrument 5 pts. ea. (total 20 pts.)

  5. Required Material Cont. • Your project must include: E)World Music Research Guide 25 pts. • F) Group Presentation PowerPoint is organized, neat, well designed, notes are scripted) 15 pts. Presentation (notes are printed, all prepared, interest is kept, flowing 15 pts.

  6. World Music Project Project Due Date: _______________________ • 1. Choose your group. Write all names: ______________________________________________ • 2. Obtain a teacher initial to support the success of your group. _____

  7. Choose a Country 3. Choose a country from the list below:

  8. World Music Research Guide 4. Begin your research. To help you search for information, fill out the WORLD MUSIC RESEARCH GUIDE(WMRG).

  9. World Music Research Guide • 4. Assign group roles: Timeline Planner: ________________________ Filekeeper: _____________________________ Equity Cop: _____________________________ Bibliography Collector: ____________________

  10. PowerPoint Presentation Create a 5 minute PowerPoint Presentation using the “World Music Reseach Guide” that includes: See 5. Complete research and check online for a template of how the powerpoint should be arranged at… http://teachers.edenpr.org/~benanderson/ExploringMusic.htm

  11. World Music Research Guide: Page 1 Name________________ Team_____________ Country_________________ Section 1: Location/Topography/Climate • What is this country’s specific location (what other countries border this county)?_______________________________ • What is this country’s topography (landscape)?_______________________________________ • What is the climate of this country? Are there any extremes in climate?_________________________________________

  12. World Music Research Guide: Page 2 Section 2: People’s Society • What are the official languages of this country?_______________________________________ • How is the language taught to the young? ______________________________________________ • What is the education system of this country like?__________________________________________ • What do most people do for a living?________________________________________ • What does an average home look like?__________________________________________

  13. World Music Research Guide: Page 3 Section 3: Government • What type of government does this county have (democracy, republic, dictatorship, etc.)?___________________________ • Does this government support music?___________________ Section 4: Religion • What are the religions of the people in this country?___________________________________________ • How is music used in those religions?__________________________________________

  14. World Music Research Guide: Page 4 Section 5: Musical Instruments 1. List at least 4 instruments that are native to this country.________________________________________________ • How are these instruments played?________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • What are these instruments made out of?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • How old are these instrument and what is their history?_________________________________________________

  15. World Music Research Guide: Page 5 Section 6: Vocal Music • Is the vocal music “singing” as we think of it? Explain.___________________________________________ • When is vocal music used (celebrations, parties, working, etc.)?_____________________________________________ • Do the singers do anything while singing (dance, play an instrument, etc.)?_____________________________________________ • Is the music written down? Memorized? Improvised? _________________________________________________

  16. World Music Research Guide: Page 6 Section 7: Other Information 1. What does this country’s flag look like (draw)? • Describe this country’s traditional clothing._________________________________________ • What are traditional foods of this country?_________________________________________ • Does dance play a big role in the lives of the people from this country?_________________________________________ • Do you think you could live in this country?_____________

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