American Culture From Mozart to Bernstein and back
Definition of “Great” Art
Differences and similarities between Musical Theater and Opera
Bernstein on Opera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni0epRutZZI
Bernstein on Musical Theater:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra3zyMcTKX4
Bernstein West Side Story rehersal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-i0IXn9M6Q&feature=related
In our Book:
“STREET MUSIC” p.49 -61 Will Eisner “New York The Big City”
Assigned work:
*Check the Alvin Ailey site before our event on the 3rd. Be familiar with the history of the company.
*How to read a score (Due October 8th in class after our visit to the Jazz museum)
*Write a review to post of either the Opera or the Modern Ballet we have seen (Due October 14th)