I would have the students search out primary resources on their favorite musician. For instance, find and track down not just bibliography information but find the multimedia resources of many numerous performances and see just how their musician performed. Where did they like to play? What did they like to play? Why? How does watching them change or inspire your performance?
Track down primary resources on actual music publication. Find images of the original pieces and movements written by Bach and Beethoven.
Look at music and historical events. How did music play a role in major social movements like the 60's. Did music really improve? For instance evaluate the lyrics of Don McLean's "American Pie". Look for responses to his words in songs like "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack. How does the knowledge that musicians talk to one another and the world through music change or effect your approach to music?
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