When, if ever, was classical music a popular music? Is classical music still being composed today? What period or style is most nostalgic for the classical music fan?
When and what style of jazz was the most popular? What jazz style is currently the most popular among jazz aficionados? Do they match? What period or style is most nostalgic for the jazz fan?
What style of rock was the most popular in its history? Is it still the most popular style today? What period or style is most nostalgic for rock fans? What style do you think will be studied most by future generations of students looking back at rock’s development?
Is rock a music only for youth? Will the boomers’ interest in classic rock give way to each succeeding generation of youth? Can older rockers ever create new vital rock styles? Use your research to support your position. Be sure to cite your sources.
