Comprehensive Final Examination Question for Cristal Adams
Choose one composition and discuss its significance in the history of Western classical music. What were the circumstances of its composition, compilation, and dissemination? How does it compare and contrast with other music composed of the same historical period? What are the most important aspects of its musical style and form? How has it proved influential for music ever since?*
New instructions for the exam:
“In preparation for the oral examination, candidates for the Master of Music in Music Education must prepare a written report based on questions from the faculty committee. Each committee member will submit one question for the candidate. Each candidate response should be between 1000-1500 words in length (exclusive of references). At least one response must directly address research processes and findings from a primary area of interest in music education. The candidate must present copies of this written report to each member of the faculty committee at least one week prior to the scheduled oral examination. Candidates should be prepared to elaborate on the written report as part of the oral examination process. The oral exam will be conducted on the UWG campus or via video-conferencing as approved by the committee.”[unique_solution]
*NOTE: References do not figure into the word limit. Please use endnotes or footnotes and keep a full bibliography for your music history submission. Remember: Music History papers use Chicago Style.