Assignment Four

Assignment 4

(5 points) Compare the Music of Palestrina and Byrd

A. Read about Palestrina’s music

B. Listen to his music on the recordings site (or other place).

C. Read about Byrd’s music

D. Listen to his music on the recordings site (or other place).

E. Write a short paper comparing the lives and music of Palestrina and Byrd:

500-750 words
The paper should incorporate
- your personal observations
- commentary by other writers.
Comment on the following:
- What makes the music/life of each composer unique?
- How is the music/life of each composer similar to that of the other?
- How is it different?
- Which of the two composers do you enjoy more?
- Why?
Be specific, that is, comment on specific aspects of the music that appeal to you. (Even if you cannot use technical terms, you can use non-technical terminology to describe various aspects of the music.)
The paper will be evaluated on both content and with respect to grammar, punctuation, clarity, coherence, and organization. Feedback on all these areas will be given within one week of the paper’s submittal. The rubric for grading this paper follows:

Item	Description	Points
Content	Does the paper contain the required content? Are quotations properly referenced? (footnotes, please. You may use any style sheet you wish. This is not primarily a research paper, but any quotes that you make should still be properly referenced.) Are the references from reliable sources? Is the paper of adequate length?	3
Organization, Clarity, Coherence	Are your observations presented in a logical, easy-to-follow and understand fashion?	1
Grammar, Punctuation	Are the rules of English grammar and punctuation correctly observed?	1