8th Grade Music
Analysis of “One World” by Mark Hayes
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1. Write a 1-3 page essay, with parenthetical citations, following the MLA format.
2. A very brief account of the composer.
3. Include a short musical analysis of the music.
a. The time signature
b. The key signature(s)
4. Comment on how the lyrics and melody match.
5. Answer the following questions.
a. About what are the lyrics talking?
b. What does this song say about community?
c. Would this song be better performed as a solo or choral piece and why?
6. Conclusion – How does this song effect you as an individual and as a member of a class and ensemble?
Due Friday, March 14, 2014
Analysis of “One World” by Mark Hayes
Click here to listen.
1. Write a 1-3 page essay, with parenthetical citations, following the MLA format.
2. A very brief account of the composer.
3. Include a short musical analysis of the music.
a. The time signature
b. The key signature(s)
4. Comment on how the lyrics and melody match.
5. Answer the following questions.
a. About what are the lyrics talking?
b. What does this song say about community?
c. Would this song be better performed as a solo or choral piece and why?
6. Conclusion – How does this song effect you as an individual and as a member of a class and ensemble?
Due Friday, March 14, 2014