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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