Analysis of Various Chorus Works

Instruction:
​Choose two of the four pieces from our repertoire to explore and discuss all three areas:
​​Composer- When did they write this piece? What is the background for its composition? For example was this a commission, was it written for someone or some event? Did any of this inform why or how they wrote the pieces?
Poet- Who is the poet? When did they write the poetry? How were they connected to the composer? How does the composer's setting of the text enhance or detract from the text?
Recording- This is more about interpretation, not accuracy. What is your reaction to the interpretation in these recordings? How does the choir bring the work to life? How does the recording enhance or expand your understanding of the piece?
Beethoven Meeresstille und Glückliche Fahrt
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=FT3dYow3Cdg (Links to an external site.)
Haydn The Tempest
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=rqTkezpxCs0 (Links to an external site.)
Fauré Pavane
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=9QtT48Ex4ao (Links to an external site.)
Howells Sir Patrick Spens
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=PPWbVlNip9E&t=190s (Links to an external site.)
Choose another of the four pieces (not one of the two from the previous section) and engage with it from your specific major field area or music study area. We want you to bring your perspective to these pieces, and here are some possible examples, though you may have your own ideas.
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Composition/Theory Majors: How do the composer(s) present the concepts of "storm" – perhaps a compare/contrast? (My major is composition)
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In summary, Part 1 you will research two of the four pieces (for example Haydn and Faure), Part 2 you will provide your perspective from your major area on one piece (Beethoven or Howells).In total you will write about 3 of the four pieces.​
The paper should be in 12 pt, Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins. Please use complete sentences and well-formed paragraphs that begin with topic sentences, followed by supporting evidence in each paragraph. You may use topic headers if that helps segment your writing appropriately. Any form of plagiarism will be considered a failing grade per University guidelines.