You will need to download and read the attached files in order to be successful with this assignment.

The first attachment includes examples of various music critiques, and are therefore the pattern you will need to use on music critiques throughout this term.

The PowerPoint presentation will show various elements of music that will help you understand the art of describing music a little better. You do not have to have a musical background to take this course, so you will start with the knowledge you already have and terminology you are familiar with. If you need to find more information in order to make the 150 word count, you may look up another source, but you should be sure to cite it. The description for the assignment is in the next section.

Description of the assignment: This week will bring your first music critique. A music critique is when you talk about the assigned music and describe it in every possible way. I have attached a file with examples to this assignment. Please read the attachment with the examples and use them as a model for your work. Your assignment should be 150 words long. Unlike Discussion Boards where everyone sees your posts, assignments are submitted to me alone. You may add personal experiences, (regarding the music), in with your music critique.

The music for your critique is “Dance of the Reed Pipes” from Nutcracker Suite by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. You may find the music on Youtube, for free, with this link: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dance+of+the+reed+pipes+from+nutcracker+suite+by+peter+ilyich+tchaikovsky

If you need to familiarize yourself with the instruments of the orchestra, please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=instruments+of+the+orchestra+examples