Classical Period

1. Please select ONE period: The Classical, The Romantic, or The
Modern period, and provide a comprehensive summary/review of your
chosen period. Please discuss the following:
Social/cultural/political overview of the period
Music developments, practices and characteristics of the period
Significant composers and works of this period

2. Please select one composer from The Classical period, one
composer from The Romantic period, and one composer from
The Modern period and discuss each one (three composers in
all). Provide a biographical summary, their music accomplishments and
achievements, and something significant for which they are known. You
do not have to limit yourself to the composers we discussed in class,
however please avoid the composer you researched for your
paper.

3. Please reflect and discuss how your views and perspectives of music have
changed since taking this class. Has anything surprised you concerning
your relationship with music after taking this class? What was the most
memorable thing you learned or experienced in this class? Please be
thoughtful. Do not dismiss this essay; reflect well.