these will be posted week two of the semester 

Please go to the Naxos site to prepare for your oral presentation: http://www.naxomusic library.com  The password user name will be given you in class.

 

What can you do to fill out your oral report and make it into the 35-40 minutes required?  Write a careful outline before you start, something like this:

 Title:  The Life and Work of (Artist) 

1. Life 15-20%
   1. Childhood, with any special circumstances emphasized
   2. IMPORTANT Teachers  or other influences
   3. Calling to career
   4. Career achievements
   5. Passing

2. Your Critique of the Work 75-80%
   1. Style
   2. Performance
   3. Recordings?
   4. Summary, with good quotation about artist from reliable source
   5. Present 6 different examples of their important works. A symphony or an Opera is ONE work.  Please see me for help in your selections!

3. Works Cited 5%
   1. Books
   2. Web sites
   3. Personal interviews, if any
   4. Most importantly:  Titles and producers of records, tapes, or CDs.