6th Grade Music History Project Work days in music class:  February 26, March 4 Presentation day:  March 11

An overview of the assignment: From various sources, your group will gather information about your time period, including dates, outstanding composers (at least 3), famous works composed and non-musical significant events (inventions, wars, books, presidents, sports, fashions) which may have influenced a composer’s work. Your group will publish your gathered information on a segment of the timeline which follows the established guidelines for scale and design of the finished product. After research is complete, and you have had the opportunity to assemble your portion of the timeline, your group will introduce the segment to the class in a brief oral presentation. After all presentations are complete, the final timeline will be assembled and displayed. Here are some resources to help you in your project: Music Resources Dallas Symphony Orchestra - Kids (also has composer info) The Internet Public Library Classical Net DMOZ Open Directory Project General History Resources infoplease HyperHistory Online World Almanac for Kids History Explorer American Cultural History - 19th Century American Cultural History - 20th Century The History Channel You will be graded on: complete & correct information, neatness & creativity of your timeline segment and presentation, and group participation in research and presentation. This project is worth 50 points. Click here for the grading sheet. Music History Timeline Groups: Medieval Renaissance Renaissance Classical Sam B     Hunter Mary Zachary Alison Jake Michael Tess Megan Daniel Peter Kate Romantic Impressionism Modern/Contemp/ 20th Century Jack Joe Ellie Tricia Amy Alex Max Sammy Kelsey Chase