Homework for this week

For homework tonight:

1) Read pages 64 to 91 of the handout.

2) Write a brief report on a genre of music that either interests you or is your favorite genre. You don’t need to cite your sources of information, but you will probably have to do some research online or in the library. Here’s what to include:

a. Attempt to define the genre.
b. Write a brief history of the genre. What are the genre’s main roots?
c. What is the contemporary state of the genre? Is it popular, underground? Who are its main audience/fans?
d. Mention some of the main contemporary artists in the genre? Which ones do you like best and why?

For homework Wednesday night:

1) Read the last few pages of the handout.

2) Choose two of your favorite artists/groups to research. Try to research at least one that is on an independent label (not Capitol, Virgin, MCA, Interscope, Geffen, Arista, BMG, RCA, Atlantic, Elektra, Columbia, Epic). Compile a brief bio that focus on the business aspects of that artist’s music career. Here’s what to include:

a. What labels have they been on? Why did they change labels?
b. What are their most recent/most successful albums? How many sold?
c. What genre of music/musical influences?
d. Very brief history of the artist’s career.