Thursday, April 14, 2011

RESEARCH JAZZ REPORT

GRADE 7 /8 – DUE DATE MAY 17TH , 2011

Write a report of at least 300 words on jazz.  Your report should be in 3 sections.

Section 1:  Discuss a jazz style, for example:
                      Blues, Ragtime, Dixieland, Boogie woogie, Be Bop, Swing.
(10 marks)

Section 2:    Discuss instruments (or an instrument) used in jazz music.  Include mention of special playing techniques  or equipment that may be used to produce jazz sounds.

(10 marks)


Section 3:    Discuss a famous jazz musician - His life and times…

(10 marks)


Your report should also include:

Title page with your name, title of paper, due date.   (2 marks)

Report should be typed neatly.  Spelling, punctuation and sentence structure will be evaluated.  (8 marks)

Use at least 2 sources for your information and list them on a separate sheet – Bibliography.  (4 marks)


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