I have picked to write about country singer Chris Stapleton.
He appeared on Tiny Desk Concerts on November 5, 2015
To watch his performance you can go to the website the instructions give you or google (chris stapleton tiny desk concerts).
It’s less then 15 minutes
I will copy and paste the instructions here and also download them to make sure you get them. Please remember to use MLA format and a cite page. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
Essay Instructions
The writing assignment introduces some basic concepts of evaluation and analysis which we will develop throughout the semester. In this essay, you will explore and share your favorite musical genre and artist using a video recorded performance.
National Public Radio (NPR) hosts a site called Tiny Desk which posts intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The Lone Star College – North Harris’ newspaper is starting a music section on its website, and you are the new music editor. The student editor asks you to write an essay using the Tiny Desk concerts because of the variety of artists and musical genres. Since the mini concerts feature a few songs from the artists, it is an easy and accessible way to introduce students to new music.
The essay must contain the following:
• A clearly stated theme – Focus on the overall message or feeling of the performance; it can reveal something about the artist or about the connection with the audience.
• Analysis and interpretation of the performance – In addition to evaluating the performance, explain you connect to the music/artist; move beyond the analysis/interpretation to reflect upon and articulate why and how the music/artist is significant to you.
• Specific, multiple levels of detail – You can include examples, anecdotes, and explanations, which enables the reader to relate to your analysis and to understand your perspective.
This essay must meet the following guidelines:
1. You will write an essay for the LSC-North Harris student newspaper, North Star News which reviews one artist’s performance from NPR’s Tiny Desk. Remember, you will analyze the music, performance, and artist. The editor is expecting you to write an essay that deals with current, relevant topics in music which would be of interest to its audience. More importantly, you are introducing yourself to this audience and establishing your musical knowledge and expertise as the music editor.
2. The purpose of this essay is to analyze and review musical artists and their work while introducing new music to the reader. Include language appropriate for your audience.
3. This open form essay must have a theme with engaging, attention-getting beginning as well as memorable wrap-up or ending.
4. You may determine the specific number of paragraphs; however, paragraphs must show unity and coherence.
5. The essay must address the elements of the topic as outlined in this assignment.
6. The 750+ words (three and a half pages minimum) essay must be composed in MLA style (see last of the syllabus).
7. Include a Works Cited page.
8. This assignment is due: ____________
