RENAISSANCE PERIOD TIME TRAVEL Name: Class: THE SITUATION You've been transported back in time to the Renaissance Period, and you've been named to the highest station of nobility (king or queen) in a wealthy European state. + Your task is to hire a musician to compose court music for your lavish parties and royal ceremonies us TRAVEL CHECKLIST Listen to one piece from three different Renaissance composers of your choice a Describe what you hear, including specific elements of music, such as dynamics and timbre. Discuss the elements you think your court members would enjoy most. Choose a composer to hire based on what you heard (there is no right or wrong answer). COMPOSERS TITLES OF PIECE il v 2. 2. 3. 3. Describe what you heard in the first piece: Describe what you heard in the second piece: Describe what you heard in the third piece: Who would you hire as the official court composer? Why? © 2018 Jennifer Hibbard| The Yellow Brick RoadRENAISSANCE PERIOD IN MUSIC Name: Class: Write two or more facts you know about each of the following composers. JOSQUIN DES PREZ 1 2. 3. 4. THOMAS TALLIS 1 2) 3. 4. GIOVANNI PALESTRINA 1 2 3. 4 ORLANDO DE LASSUS 1 2. 3. 4.RENAISSANCE PERIOD IN MUSIC Name: Class: Write two or more facts you know about each of the following composers. WILLIAM BYRD. 1 2. 3. 4. MADDALENA CASULANA 1 2) 3. 4. GIOVANNI GABRIELI 1 2 3. 4 CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI 1 2. 3. 4.RENAISSANCE PERIOD IN MUSIC Name: Class: Write two or more facts you know about each of the following composers. JOHANNES OCKEGHEM 1 2. 3. 4. CATERINA ASSANDRA 1 2) 3. 4. COMPOSER OF YOUR CHOICE: 1 2 3. 4 COMPOSER OF YOUR CHOICE; 1 2. 3. 4.RENAISSANCE PERIOD SHORT STORY Name: Class: + Use one of the composers you've learned about as the main character in a historical fiction play or short story + Write the play or story on a separate piece of paper + Be sure to include at least one other character (can be fictional) + Stay true to your composer's character and consider the following questions while writing your play: 1. What kind of technological knowledge will the characters have about the world around them at the time (Renaissance Period)? How will they react to situations based on their social class? Is music their only pursuit or do they have other interests? What personality traits make your characters unique and interesting? What time in their life will you write about? Their childhood or adulthood? ARON PLAY/STORY TITLE: Describe the setting of the play/story: Character Name: Character’s Description: Character Name: Character’s Description: Character Name: Character’s Description: '© 2018 Jennifer Hibbard| The Yellow Brick RoadRENAISSANCE PERIOD MUSIC COMPARE & CONTRAST Name: Class: Compare and contrast modern-day music (any genre) with music from the Renaissance Period | will compare and contrast Renaissance Period Music with CONTRAST COMPARERENAISSANCE PERIOD MUSIC COMPARE & CONTRAST Name: Class: Compare and contrast music from the Renaissance Period to another music period of your choice. | will compare and contrast Renaissance Period Music with CONTRAST COMPARE