Due Date: May. 23rd (presentation)
We�ve said that history is often the story of power: who wants it, who has it, and how one gets/keeps it. Your task is to critique how the power of music has influenced the development of history as it impacted/reflected the American culture of its time period.
HISTORICAL SONG ANALYSIS (all lyrics must be appropriate for school)
To Get You Started:
www.mldb.org (New music songs and lyrics search database)
www.thuntek.net/~asper/songmenu.html
www.unionsong.com
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/songs.htm
www.contemplator.com/america/
Suggested (but not required) eras: The �Jazz Age� 1920s, �Rock & Roll� 1950s, The �Counter-Culture� 1960s, Vietnam, 1970s �Disco�,World Wars I, II, Civil War
You should research the following:
1. _____ Language: (20 Points) How do your song lyrics reflect the culture of its time period? (slang, phrases, culture traits � site specific lyrics)
2. _____ Historical Significance: (20 Points) Critique how this song reflects the time period in which it was written; what were the issues of the day which impacted the daily lives of people?
3. _____ Values: (15 Points)What cultural values does your song support or revoke? (explain)
4. _____ Politics & Law: (15Points) How does your song reflect specific rules of society (what laws are broken, followed, supported, or revoked)? Site lyrics
Presentation Skills:
5. _____ Speaks loudly & clearly (5 points)
6. _____ �Talks� with the audience; does not read to them (5 points)
7. _____ Makes eye contact with the Audience (5 points)
Preparation:
8. _____ Provided a copy of lyrics for students and bibliography to teacher (5 points)
9. _____ Provided copy of song (CD or cassette) (10 points)