More detail on unit 19 work

Here are those questions in more detail, as I've given to you before in class:

Discuss the different ways in which religion uses music. Refer to examples of pieces or types of music to support your discussion

You should be able to comment critically on some of the following:

• · Singing of hymns in communities and schools 

• · Wedding music 

• · Gospel style singing in some church services which aims to “inspire” 

• · The changing role of religion and music 

• Any other ideas you can think of for commenting critically on religion and music would be welcome!

Describe how music is used in film. Use examples to illustrate your points.

You could comment critically on:

• · How film music has changed (silent movies, early scores, use of pop scores, synths, re-birth of orchestral scores, diegetic sounds only) 

• · How successful particular scores are 

• · Commercial tie-ins to film music

Compare and contrast the use of music in identity and youth culture with the way music is used in celebrity culture

Describe 4 technological advances and say how they have affected music
You could comment critically on:

• · The ways in which sequencing and sampling have boosted/stifled creativity/musicianship 

• · How the availability of recorded music has influenced society 

• · How studio technology has led to the development of new genres 

• · The influence of the electric guitar on popular music

Read 2 government documents on music, sum up their findings and proposals and comment critically on the stances taken


Discuss the work of 2 musicians who have expressed political views in their music. Should music get involved in politics?


Should opera be subsidised? Examine the work of a range of opera companies before deciding whether it is a valid art form worthy of public support


Discuss the changing nature of the music industry from the invention of the CD to the present day. What solutions have companies found to threats posed by changing technology?