HISTORY OF ROCK -n- ROLL PROJECT

HISTORY OF ROCK -n- ROLL PROJECT

Choose an artist that we have covered that you would like to research and present to the class. It can be someone who is currently performing today or someone from the past. 

Choose 1 partner to work with.

Choose an artist/band and give this information to Mr. Giglio.

Your task is to create a Powerpoint presentation that highlights your artist. Your grade on this project will be based on the quality and information presented on your powerpoint as well as your presentation to the class. This project is worth 100 points.

**ALL WORK MUST BE SAVED TO YOUR FLASHDRIVE - NOT THE COMPUTER'S HARD DRIVE!!!!**

Look up the following information and save it on paper or in a Word Doc.

1. Date of birth (and death if they are in the past) If you are studying a group, list each  member and what date the band got together (and the year they stopped playing together if they are in the past). 
2. Where did he/she/they grow up? (If you are studying a group, list where the group met.)
   
3. What genre would you categorize them in? (some may be a combination of several)

Here are some examples:

Rock – Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Metal, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter Alternative – Punk, Grunge, Indie Rock Blues – Contemporary Blues Country – Country Gospel, Bluegrass, Contemporary Country Metal Disco Motown Jazz Pop Reggae Hip-Hop/Rap    R&B Soul  Inspirational – Christian Rock, Gospel New Age

4. What influence do you believe was the strongest from the following genres before "Rock and Roll" began in the 1950s?

Rhythm and Blues / Jazz / Country and Western / Gospel

5. Choose 3 of the following questions to answer. Choose 6 questions if you are working with a partner.

• How did he/she/they get into the music field?
• Who influenced them greatly in life?
• Did they grow up playing/singing music?
• What music artists have influenced their sound/music?
• How long has this individual or group been performing as a career?
• Has this individual or group won any awards? (Grammy, etc.)
• Does this group ever come to New York on tour?
• What kind of instruments do they use?What subjects do they sing about?

USE THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR INFORMATION (Please use these websites with caution. If you come across questionable material, please notify Mr. Giglio.)

http://www.allmusic.com/

http://www.imdb.com

http://www.encyclopedia.com

http://www.billboard.com
http://www.rollingstone.com/

www.npr.org/music/

http://rapgenius.com/ (Rap)

http://soul-sides.com/  (Soul Music)

If you have trouble finding information, you MAY want to try wikipedia. However, you must state that your information is from wikipedia and is not completely reliable.

Wikipedia is a good place to get opinions on what genres and influences that your artist may have. It is not a good place to get facts, such as history.

Open up Powerpoint and create the following presentation:

Slide 1            Band Title and Picture(s)

Slide 2            Answers to questions 1 & 2

Slide 3            Answers to questions 3 & 4

Slide 4-6         Answers to chosen questions (Question #5) (3 extra slides if working with a                      partner)

Slide 7            Images (or whatever you want!)

Slide 8            Why did you choose this artist? (Give a few good reasons.)

Slide 9           Video or Audio Link & SITE ALL SOURCES

(You will have 9 or 12 slides at this point, depending if you are working with a partner or not. You will also need to add a 10th or 13th slide with one of the following:

• An online quiz for us to take as a class
• Information from an interview (written or on audio/video)
• Information on charity work your artist does
• Information on his/her family life (or choose a main member from your group to research)
• Information on an upcoming album or tour they are doing

You will be graded with the following rubric: