Essays and Research Papers on Music

A 4 page research paper that profiles the Alex Blake Quartet. The writer first describes the Quartet and a typical concert and then offers suggestions as to what to incorporate this information into a suggested concert report. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the psychological need for costuming on the part of the character Catherine in the 2000 film “The Cell.” No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines the life and work of Stevie Nicks. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on Tchaikovsky as it provides a tutorial on how to write a performance review. Russian culture is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the last works of Debussy. The writer argues that Debussy was, above all else, a musical innovator. Looking specifically his sonatas for cello, flute-viola-harp & violin, the writer argues that examination of these works, focusing on his Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, indicates that it is ...

In three pages this paper summarizes Robert Walser’s 1993 article which appeared in The Musical Quarterly entitled ‘Out of Notes: Signification, Interpretation, and the Problem of Miles Davis.’ There are no other sources cited in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Truman Capote and Bob Marley. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper on the life and work of Robert Leroy Johnson. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that takes an usual form. Presumably, it is 2101 and there is a remembrance planned for commemorating the centennial anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. An original musical composition has been commissioned for the occasion and this discussion offers a description that of that work. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of gangsta rap, and argues that the genre does in fact harm women and encourage violence, though indirectly, by creating a culture in which such acts are acceptable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that argues that Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, coming as it does at the end of the Classical period, foreshadows Romantic concerns, it, nevertheless, is a classical work. Throughout the Ninth, traditional forms and structures are evident and provide a solid framework upon which the emotionality of the work rests. Bibliography ...

A 3 page concert report on Richard Goode's performance of Bach at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, which was held April 5, 2006. Goode played Partita No. 2 in C minor; Partita No. 5 in G major; Partita No. 6 in E Minor, as well as selection from Bach's The Well Tempered ...

This 6 page paper examines this work by this well known composer from the Baroque era. The work is analyzed in respect to whether or not he succeeds in his quest. A bit of biographical information is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses accurate performance practice for Debussy's Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp. For over a century, the music of Claude Debussy has been performed, analyzed and argued over, with its innate mystery still a major contemporary issue (Abravanel 28). There is a present-day misconception among musicians that their ...

5 pages in length. Examining the significance of Bach's canonic variations of Vom Himmel hoch finds that this particular piece was the composer's personal favorite. More than that, however, is the manner by which these variations have long reflected the legacy of Bach's musical prowess, an unbridled talent that is instrumental in maintaining ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses and analyzes all six of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines why the children’s songs frere Jacque and sur le pont d’avignon are so popular in the French colonies of Haiti and the Caribbean Islands. No sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines performance etiquette in chorus. No sources cited.

A 6 page research paper/essay that discusses the greatest opera of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), which is generally acknowledged to be “Don Giovanni,” which is the Italian name given to the Spanish Don Juan. The legend of Don Juan has attracted the attention of many artists. This examination looks at the features of this legend ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that offers pointers to a student on how to compose a concert report. The concert review offered is a performance by Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that analyzes and discusses six popular songs and their use of metaphors. The writer draws on each song's lyrics in offering this personal analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page concert report on Richard Goode’s performance at Carnegie Hall on April 12, 2007. The writer discusses each piece, drawing heavily on the program notes and reviews. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In four pages this paper analyzes the song’s message, rhetorical qualities (purpose, audience, constraints, and content, and examines its possible political and social contexts. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper defines the humanities, and looks at examples from art, music, philosophy, literature and architecture to see how they relate to socioeconomics, politics and technology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Rome is represented in various forms of modern day entertainment. The paper examines HBO’s series Rome, the film The Da Vinci Code, and Dan Bern’s song Rome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.