Presentation (about 20 to 30 min.)

William Wieland

Present an analysis of a contemporary composition to the class. 1. Choose at least one composition with the assistance of Dr. Wieland. (We want to study a wide variety of music throughout the semester.) 2. Find a recording for yourself that you can also share with the class when you present. 3. Research the significant features of the composition. 4. If possible, procure and study a score. If that is impossible or expensive, please locate excerpts. 5. Create visual aids that help us understand the piece, e.g. diagrams, charts, and/or Roman numeral analysis. 6. Present your insights to the class—not necessarily in this order. Play your recording for the class. If it is a long work, choose salient sections. Identify the important features, techniques, and/or philosophies. If possible, show us the music and any graphics you made. Share a short biography of the composer, e.g. year of birth, residence(s), education, experiences, accomplishments, and representative works. Play your recording once again.