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Assignment
American jazz served as the foundation for rock and roll music. American jazz is explored in the discussion this week.
Select one jazz composer that is not covered in the course text.
These are some in the text: Scott Joplin, Sippie Wallace, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong, and Jelly Roll Morton.)
Write the post from the perspective of the chosen composer.
Discuss the style of his or her music.
Explain how this composer influenced the development of jazz. Also show how his or her contributions have impacted popular American music.
Write from the composer's perspective--using first person voice. Do not just include a biography of the composer. The focus is to be on the style of music, contributions to the evolution of jazz music, and the impact this composer's music has had on popular American music.
Include a YouTube link featuring a performance of the composer's music. Write in your own words. Cite all sources/provide links to your source. Initial posts are to be a minimum of 250 words.
Instructions
Initial posts must be 250+ words, using correct grammar and spellcheck, posted by Thursday 11:55 p.m. ET each week. Part of the requirement for a substantive post is to bring something new to the conversation. Read the forum prompt and fully answer it, demonstrate understanding of the lesson/content, include evidence from firsthand experience, reference to the course materials, and apply what you're discussing to work, life, and reality.
For Peer replies, respond substantively to at least TWO of your classmates for full credit, with 100+ words each post. This helps build a friendly and collegial environment in our class, and its part of your forum grade.
Substantively answering questions that the instructor (me!) asks during that week's discussion DO count toward your participation points. Making substantive posts will make the discussion more interesting and educational for everyone. Please let me know if you have any questions.
• Use spell-check and check your word count.
• If you do quote from a source, please list the source at the bottom of your post.
• Your responses should be a friendly greeting and include two or more of the following:
o Asking a thoughtful question
o Share additional content or sources
o Share your insight and experience/offer perspective
o Give encouragement and making other connections to the topic
The purpose of peer replies is to develop academic discussion and take our thinking to a deeper level in applying this week's topic.