FIRST YEAR STUDENTS:
NEW: Listening Portfolio #3: Medieval and Renaissance Era

We are going to listen to pieces that prepare us to talk about these eras in music history. Your job:

1.  Pick 3 (THREE) of the following pieces and 1 (ONE) of your choice.
2. Listen to them. For the pieces below, visit http://tdsb.naxosmusiclibrary.com/ (see Ms. Simmons for password) or find a version on YouTube.
3. Write a paragraph (250-300 words) response to EACH piece.

In writing your response, consider the questions of the Critical Analysis Process:

Initial Reaction

• What is your first impression of the music?
• What does it remind you of?
• What is your emotional reaction?
• What puzzles you about this music? Do you have any questions?
• Can you make any personal connections to it?

Description

• rhythm - speed?
• melody - improvisation?
• harmony - major/minor?
• texture - layers?
• form - how is organized?
• dynamics - loud, soft?
• timbre - the instruments used?
• other comments on the feel, mood or affect of the piece

Listening Portfolio Playlist #3: Medieval and Renaissance Era

1. Hildegard von Bingen - Veni Creator Spiritus
2. Leonin - organum duplum
3. Perotin - Sederunt Principes
4. Victoria - O Magnum Mysterium
5. Giovanni Palestrina - Missa Papae Marcelli "Gloria"
6. Orlando di Lasso - Matona Mia Caro
7. Thomas Morley - Now is the Month of Maying
8. Guillaume de Machaut - Puis qu'en oubli
9. Praetorius - Bransle
10. one piece of your choice, from the Medieval or Renaissance Era

These will be due emailed to lauren.simmons@tdsb.on.ca by Friday April 17.