Richards Middle School Chorus

Accelerating Music Achievement for All Students

Below you will find the written alternate assignment for a missed rehearsal or performance. Every student has the choice to complete the written assignment or an in  class make– up performance. Each event that is missed will require a complete assignment. The student will have one week to complete the assignment according to the handbook guidelines. No work will be accepted during the last week of the grading period. 

Students are to complete all 10  questions in paragraph form for at least 5 of the composers/performers listed. Failure to complete the assignment appropriately will result in deduction of points from eligible grade. The project must be typed or written neatly with a blue or black pen. You must use complete sentences, include your name, date, and class period on your paper.

Johann Sebastian Bach

W.A. Mozart

Carl Orff

Kathleen Battle

Maria Callas

George Fredrick Handel

Georges Bizet

Luciano Pavarotti

Jose Carerras

Beverly Sills

Edita Gruberova

Jessye Norman

Cecelia Bartoli

Renee Fleming

Placido Domingo

 

 

Questions

 

birth date

place of birth

Where did the musician grow up?

Are the musician’s parents also musicians?

What voice part did/does the musician sing?

Did/does the musician travel to different places to play his/her music?  Where?

Did/does the musician perform a certain type of music?  What type?

What is the musician best known for?

Death date and place of death.

If the musician is still alive, what is she/he doing today?

 

Composer Research Project

Alternate Assignment for Missed Activities