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Process
Step #1
Using the search engine www.wiki.answers.com
Answer the following questions in detail:
Where did Jazz come from? When did it originate? How did it originate?
*Hint in order to gain answers, type questions into wikianswers search box
Provide details and include lots of information on its history
Step #2 Go to the computer and type in this website
http://pbskids.org/jazz/nowthen/index.html
Pick ONE artist from the 20th century (1900-1999). Read information on the artist you chose.
Pay attention to
when and where were they born, how they began to learn music, and what
influences they had on Jazz music. After you are finished reading, find
your artist on www.youtube.com. Pick a song by them and take a
listen...
Answer the following questions in detail:
Why are they important? What are they known for? What songs did they perform?
Provide details and include other information about artist.
Step#3: Pick ONE artist from today or after 1960's using the following website:
http://www.bluebeat.co5/m/tm/info/161
Pick an
artist and click on their name to get more information about their life
and Jazz style. Type their name into Youtube.com and take another
listen...
Answer the following questions:
What songs did they perform? What instrument do they(if any)? What are they known for?
Step #4:
Jazz music has evolved but hasn't changed completely. Compare and
contrast differences between jazz music today and of the past based on
the information that you looked up on the web. How did the periods
effect the emotion and tones of songs?
*Make sure to record your findings in your notebook for further use.
Step # 5: In your groups of 5 do the following:
Using the information recorded from your research create a
bulletin board on oak tag/poster board. This bulletin board should
illustrate what you have learned through your research. Remember
to be organized and creative.
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