Copa tras copa ramon ayala

A. Length: One (1) page, double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font.

B. Points: You will receive a maximum of ten (10) points for each report.

C. Grading: Your reports will be evaluated as follows:

1. Content (3 points)

a) Accuracy: Did you identify the musical genre, title and composer of the selection), instruments and performance technique (including vocal and dance styles) correctly?

b) Completeness: Did you provide all of the required information that was identified in the track instructions?

c) Supporting Detail: Did you support your statements with actual examples from the track or the readings?

2. Paragraph Construction (2 points)

a) Unity: Are your paragraphs focused? Are all the sentences in the paragraph related to the main point?

b) Coherence: Do your paragraphs flow logically? Do they make sense?

3. Conventional Academic Grammar (3 pts.)

a) Sentence Construction: Have you been careful to avoid incomplete sentences, misplaced modifiers?

b) Verbs: Do you have correct verb and subject agreement? Use of correct verb forms?

4. Vocabulary (2 pts.)

a) Usage: Have you used words with the correct meaning?

b) Spelling: Have you spelled your words correctly?

D. Instructions for Writing Reports: Instructions will vary from track to track. They are given after each track below.

1. Report 1: ​A summary in your own words of Article A in the course reader (“Chapter 12: Music Pre-Cuauhtemoc Era”). Your summary must include reference to: a) musical categories b) characteristics of the music c) musical instruments.

DUE DATE: February 5.

2. Report 2: A summary in your own words of Article C in the course reader (“The Son”). Your summary must include (in your own words): a) an explanation of what a son is b) an identification of at least four features c) a brief overview of the son’s history d) three sonvarieties

DUE DATE: February 12

3. Report 3 (Son Huasteco): CD 1. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 11, El Caimán (Trío Xoxocapa)

b) Track 13, El Fandanguito (Trío Chicontepec)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that younoticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.

DUE DATE: February 26

4. Report 4 (Son Jarocho): CD 1. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 19, El Butaquito (Conjunto Hueyapan)

b) Track 21, El Siquisirí (Conjunto Villa del Mar)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that younoticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.

DUE DATE: March 11

5. Report 5 (Son de Mariachi): CD 2. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 6, La Madrugada (Mariachi Cobre)

b) Track 7, El Cihualteco (Mariachi Los Camperosde Nati Cano)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that younoticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.

DUE DATE: March 18

6. Report 6 (Nationalistic Song): CD 2. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 10, Así Es Mi Tierra (Irasema Terraza & Gustavo Cuautli)

b) Track 12, Yo Soy Mexicano (Jorge Negrete)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.

DUE DATE: April 8

7. Report 7 (Traditional Song): CD 2. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 15, Rayando el Sol (Ana Gabriel)

b) Track 16, Prenda del Alma (Los Lobos)

c) Track 17, La Barca de Guaymas (Linda Ronstadt)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.

DUE DATE: April 15

8. Report 8 (Ranchera Song): CD 2. Select ONE of the following:​

a) Track 21, Copa Tras Copa (Pedro Infante)

b) Track 22, Volver Volver (Vicente Fernández)

c) Track 23, Tragos Amargos (Ramón Ayala)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.

DUE DATE: April 22

9. Report 9 (Huapango Song): CD 3. Select ONE of the following:

a) Track 5, Serenata Huasteca (Miguel AcevesMejía)

b) Track 6, Rogaciano el Huapanguero (IxyaHerrera)

c) Track 8, El Jinete (José Feliciano)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment. Comment on the strumming. Is it the same as what you heard in the other types of Mexican songs?

DUE DATE: May 13

10. Report 10 (Narrative Song & Bolero): CD 3. Select ONE narrative song (corrido) of OR ONEbolero from the following:

Narrative Song (Corrido)

a) Track 9, El Caballo Blanco (Lola Beltrán)

b) Track 12, Los Mandados (Vicente Fernández)

Bolero

c) Track 13, Sabor a Mí (Trío Los Panchos)

d) Track 16, La Hiedra (José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma” with Trío Los Panchos)

e) Track 17, Si Nos Dejan (Luis Miguel)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.