Evolution+of+Musical+Identity

Evolution of American Music

Brainstorming: Click on the chart below to see ideas for this project. [|Student Applied American Music Chart]

The Revolutionary Era (1750-1800)


 * [[image:Ludwig-van-Beethoven-portraits-classical-music-5377662-446-575.jpg width="177" height="204" align="left" caption="(“Ludwig Van Beethoven”)" link="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=19264"]] Period:** 19th Century ("The Classical Era")
 * Artist:** Ludwig Van Beethoven (Lane)
 * Genre:** Classical Music ("Composer Ludwig Van Beethoven")
 * History of the Music:** It was in this period of time that the sonota was created. Along with it, "the development of the concerto, symphony, ... trio, and quartet" brought music "to a new peak of structural and expressive refinement" (Lane).
 * Song:** 9th Symphony Ode to Joy ("History of the Music")
 * Meaning of the Song Lyrics:** [|Click here for meaning of the song lyrics] (Thomas)
 * Making an impact on the community:** Like many musicians, Ludwig Van Beethoven pushed the envelope when he composed Symphony IX Ode to Joy. It broke free of the traditional classical style. I believe Beethoven inspired people to feel free to express themselves. It urged people to love their country and express their love for God and their surroundings like never before. Citizens' love for the environment grew as a result of Beethoven's compositions.

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 * The Harlem Renaissance Era (1900-1950) **

**Period:** 20th Century ("The Modern/20th Century Era")
 * Artist:** Louis Armstrong (Estrella)
 * Genre:** Jazz ("Louis Armstrong Biography")
 * History of the Music:** Jazz is the music that was created by the slaves to describe the pain and injustice they were going through during the 1800’s. ("History of Jazz")
 * Song:** What a Wnderful World
 * Meaning of the Song Lyrics:** **Click here for meaning of the song lyrics** ("What a Wonderful World")
 * Making an impact on the community:** Louis Armstrong provided a sense of creativity with his Jazz music. He intrigued the community with his sponaneous Jazz Music ensembles. He motivated people with his creativity by improvising his Jazz sound across the land. His unique style of instrumental improvisation gave his audience an optimistic look at society, providing his followers with a sense of optimism during the trying times of slavery.

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 * The Contemporary Era (1970's-Present) **


 * [[image:bonjovi11.jpg width="177" height="204" align="left" caption="(“Jon Bon Jovi”)" link="http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=19264"]] Period:** 20th Century ("Music of the United States")
 * Artist:** Bon Jovi ("Bon Jovi the Official Web Site")
 * Genre:** Rock ("Bon Jovi History")
 * History of the Music:** American Heavy Metal of the early 1980's was mainly a hard rock cross over, possibly more influenced by the //who// more than Led Zeppelin a genre that peaked in the mid 1980's.
 * Song:** Bad Medicine (Scaruffi)
 * Meaning of the Song Lyrics:** **Click here for meaning of the song lyrics** ("Bad Medicine")
 * Making an impact on the community:** The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. Through the funding and creation of programs and partnerships, we support innovative community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. It is the organization's goal to recognize and maximize the human potential in those affected by poverty and homelessness by offering assistance in establishing programs that provide food and affordable housing while supporting social services and job training programs. The Foundation quickly expanded its work to have a national presence in its commitment to develop role models for our city on the individual level, corporate level, and community level by developing, promoting, and assisting in innovative and long-lasting solutions to rebuilding pride in one's self and one's community - one SOUL at a time.

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