Length: 1500 - 2000 words

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.*

Through the comparison of given works by Vivaldi and Bach, you are to demonstrate the validity of the following statement:

"In simple terms, Bach saw music as an intellectual pursuit, while Vivaldi was primarily concerned with how the music sounded. Counterpoint and all-pervasion motivic relationships in the service of God on one hand, and aural surfaces that conveyed vivid emotionality on the other" (Predota, 2016)

Assignment Format:

• Submit essay as a Word document
• Use 12 point Times New Roman font for the body of the essay.
• 1.5 spacing throughout
• Refer to the scores. Use time frames for the YouTube clips or bar numbers, images etc for the printed scores.
• Include in-text references (citations) throughout the assignment.
• Include a Reference List at the end of the assignment in APA style, 7th edition.
• You should have a minimum of 5 references for this assignment
• Do NOT cite from Wikipedia or other websites that do not have an acknowledged author.
• Include in your reference list all music scores used, CD and DVD recordings, YouTube sources, as well as books and academic journal articles.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence agents (Gen AI)
Within this assessment, the use of Gen AI agents is as follows: 
•  No Gen AI use at any point during this assessment.

• Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
• Accuracy of information and depth of treatment of the topic (25%)
• Detailed comparison of both pieces and justification of viewpoint on given statement (25%)
• Ability to write clearly and logically (15%)
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear layout (10%)
• Correct use of APA 7th edition style for referencing (15%)

Length: 1000 - 1500 words

*The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.*

Investigate the development of a given Classical keyboard sonata. You must submit an annotated score and written discussion.

Assignment Format:

• Submit .pdf file of the score with your annotations (handwritten permitted)
• Submit Word .doc for your analytical essay
• Use 12 point Times New Roman font for the body of the essay
• 1.5 spacing throughout
• Refer to the score in the analytical essay. Use specific bar numbers from your annotated score.
• Include in-text references (citations) throughout the assignment.
• Include a Reference List at the end of the assignment in APA style, 7th edition.
• You should have a minimum of 5 references for this assignment
• Do NOT cite from Wikipedia or other websites that do not have an acknowledged author.
• Include in your reference list all music scores used, CD and DVD recordings, Youtube sources, as well as books and academic journal articles.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence agents (Gen AI)
Within this assessment, the use of Gen AI agents is as follows: 

• No Gen AI use at any point during this assessment.

• Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
• Accuracy of annotated score and topic (25%)
• Detailed discussion and analysis of topic with references to the score (25%)
• Ability to write clearly and logically (15%)
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear layout (10%)
• Correct use of APA 7th edition style for referencing (15%)

Mode: Pre-recorded presentation using PowerPoint

Length: 5 - 10 mins

Choose two solo operatic works, one from the Baroque era and one from the Classical era. With direct references to the scores and recordings, compare and contrast the music elements of each. You must provide:

• Discussion about your chosen composers and how they link to other operatic composers of their period
• Distinctive features or characteristics of each era in the chosen music, and how they are incorporated in your chosen pieces, showing similarities and differences between the two pieces
• Appropriate score excerpts, images and video excerpts to support your discussion

You may use YouTube clips (appropriately referenced and included in the reference list) to support your argument. You cannot use any of the examples that were discussed in the tutorials.

Presentation description:

• 5 - 10 minute pre-recorded spoken presentation, as a video recording (a zoom recording will suffice).
• The presentation should include a PowerPoint including a title slide with your name and title of the case study.
• The final slide should include your reference list. You may use text, images and video files (no longer than 60 seconds in length).
• At the end of the presentation, you must submit a PDF of the PowerPoint slides through Moodle. Do not just read your document to the audience, but use your notes only as a guide. All technological issues are your responsibility.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence agents (Gen AI)
Within this assessment, the use of Gen AI agents is as follows: 

• No Gen AI use at any point during this assessment.

• Clear introduction and conclusion in presentation (10%)
• Accuracy of information and depth of treatment of the topic (25%)
• Appropriate and clear Powerpoint presentation to support the argument (20%)
• Ability to present the argument clearly and logically during the spoken presentation (25%)
• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear layout of slides (10%)
• Correct use of APA 7th edition style for the reference list on final slide (10%)