Music Genres
Jazz and Blues Legends
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong is one of the best known jazz musicians of all time. He was an exceptional trumpet player and vocalist who heavily influenced future generations of jazz artists.
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong is one of the best known jazz musicians of all time. He was an exceptional trumpet player and vocalist who heavily influenced future generations of jazz artists.
Video Clips and Information
Louis Armstrong Jazz Profile
Louis Armstrong House
Louis Armstrong and the Hot Five
Louis Armstrong Heebie Jeevies
Louis Armstrong Wikipedia
Louis Armstrong...The Trumpeter
Louis Armstrong House
Louis Armstrong and the Hot Five
Louis Armstrong Heebie Jeevies
Louis Armstrong Wikipedia
Louis Armstrong...The Trumpeter
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Task Assignment
Students to complete Fact Sheets 1- 3
Students to write an essay 450 words (1 1/2 pages) Students to listen to several of Louis Armstrong’s songs and to pick their favourite. Students to describe why they like this song. Is it his trumpeting/cornet style? Is it the song lyrics or his voice? Detail aspects of his instrumental or vocal techniques such as pitch, tone, rapid cadence, scatting or solo sections. How does this song compare to a favourite present day song?
Students to complete Fact Sheets 1- 3
Students to write an essay 450 words (1 1/2 pages) Students to listen to several of Louis Armstrong’s songs and to pick their favourite. Students to describe why they like this song. Is it his trumpeting/cornet style? Is it the song lyrics or his voice? Detail aspects of his instrumental or vocal techniques such as pitch, tone, rapid cadence, scatting or solo sections. How does this song compare to a favourite present day song?
Penzu link: Sharable link: https://classic.penzu.com/p/assignment/12806
Rock n Roll Legends
History of Rock
History of Rock
Bill Haley
Bill Haley Official Website
Bill Haley Official Website
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry Official Website
Chuck Berry Official Website
Task Assignment
Students to complete Fact Sheets 1- 2
Students to write an essay 450 words (1 1/2 pages) Students to listen to Chuck Berry or Bill Haley's music and write about their hit songs. Students to describe what they like about these songs. Detail aspects of these two artists, their family history, their early years and their greatest hits / success. Any other interesting history is to be included. Write about any other bands or performances with other famous musicians. Include graphics with your essay.
Students to complete Fact Sheets 1- 2
Students to write an essay 450 words (1 1/2 pages) Students to listen to Chuck Berry or Bill Haley's music and write about their hit songs. Students to describe what they like about these songs. Detail aspects of these two artists, their family history, their early years and their greatest hits / success. Any other interesting history is to be included. Write about any other bands or performances with other famous musicians. Include graphics with your essay.
Video Clips and Information
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