SHU FYE SUMMER ASSIGNMENT FALL, 2024
In preparation for the dinner discussion on Friday, August 23
PART 1: Write a well thought out narrative covering the following questions:
⮚ What is your favorite song or piece of music? Any genre can be used.
⮚ Who performs your favorite version? If performed by multiple artists, why is this version the one you
prefer?
⮚ Why is this piece your favorite?
⮚ Who wrote this piece?
⮚ When was the piece written?
⮚ What is the story behind the writing of the piece? Why was is written? What drove the writers to
compose it?
⮚ What is one item you learned about the piece as a result of doing this assignment? Research is
appropriate, and Wikipedia may be used to find a primary reference; the reference must be cited at the
bottom of your submission.
PART 2: Continue the assignment by discussing it with someone at least 20 years older than you. Ask them the
following questions and continue your narrative.
⮚ What is your relationship to the person you talked to about the assignment? Names are not necessary.
⮚ What is their favorite song or piece of music? Any genre can be used.
⮚ Who performs their favorite version? If performed by multiple artists, why is this version the one they
prefer?
⮚ Why is this piece their favorite?
⮚ Who wrote this piece?
⮚ When was the piece written?
⮚ What is the story behind the writing of the piece? Why was is written? What drove the writers to
compose it?
⮚ What is one item you learned about the piece as a result of doing this assignment? Research is
appropriate, and Wikipedia may be used to find a primary reference; the reference must be cited at the
bottom of your submission.
⮚ Be sure to share anything you learned with the person you talked to about music.