Wynton Marsalis – Blood on the Fields

What:
Write 1 page report on a piece of music written in response to tragedy listen below .
• Wynton Marsalis – Blood on the Fields – written in response to slavery and freedom

Length:
The report should be between 500 and 1000 words. Keep your thoughts concise but well formed, and thorough enough to give a complete overview, description, and analysis of the piece. Content is more important than length.

Content:
Investigate that piece using articles, interviews, blogs, reviews, and other available resources on the internet. Research the tragic event so that you have a solid grasp on what happened and why.
The report should include a brief overview of the composer, the style of the music, and a summary of the tragic event. Then describe the music and how it responds to the event. Conclude with your own analysis of how the piece is effective and what particular elements make it strong.

Grading:
Each report is worth 5% of the overall course grade. Please refer to the Tragedy and Inspiration: Inquiry and Analysis rubric for answers as a guide for your writing. Proofread your work! While content is more important than your writing style, poorly edited and poorly written reports will result in lower grades.

Excellent: The writing is strong and clear. The overview portion of the report offers important information in a well-organized format. The ideas are presented concisely and with focus. The musical description conveys a meaningful understanding of the music and how it specifically relates/responds to the tragic event. The analysis clearly articulates the strengths of this particular musical response to tragedy. All of the information is synthesized in an insightful report.