Unit 6: Composer Essay/J.S. Bach and Franz Liszt were both accomplished keyboardists. However, their styles were very different. Despite the vast differences, there are some overlapping similarities between these two musicians.

Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 6 J.S. Bach and Franz Liszt were both accomplished keyboardists. However, their styles were very different. Despite the vast differences, there are some overlapping similarities between these two musicians. Write a short essay comparing the works of J.S. Bach from the early 1700’s and Franz Liszt from the 1800’s. Explain how the two composers were similar and h ow they were different. This is not a biography of the composers. This is an analysis of the similarities and differences of their work. You may want to include the influence of culture and society on their music . Try using their most famous compositions for your comparison . Overall, f ocus the essay on their music. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length in proper APA format while citing a minimum of 3 sources. Include a reference page. Ensure you properly organize your essay including an introduction wit h thesis statement and a conclusion. Avoid writing in first -person. Do not use Wikipedia or Ask.com as a source. Students: Be sure to read the criteria , by whic h your paper will be evaluated , before you write, and again after you write. The rubric that will be used for grading this assignment is located on the next page. MUS 101 – Music Appreciation Unit 6 : Composer Essay Evaluation Rubric for Composer Comparison Assignment CRITERIA Novice Proficient Exemplary Thesis and Introduction No thesis; U nclear or incomplete introduction and does not demonstrate an understanding of topic. 0-3 Point Weak, inadequately developed thesis. Int roduction marginally demonstrates an understanding of topic 4-7 Points Clear, well -developed thesis. Introduction demonstrates an understanding of topic . 8-10 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for Similarities of Composers Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support ; Disconnected facts and no clear comparison of musicians and their works; may include evidence without analysis of similarities between composers. 0-10 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence ; M inimally developed comparison of composers ; No strong points or connections; Pro vided minimal analysis of simil arities between composers . 11 -19 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence; Analysis shows depth with multiple connections drawn to compositions to show simil arities between composers . 20 -25 Points Supporting Evidence & Analysis for Differences of Composers Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support ; Disconnected facts and no clear comparison of musicians and their works; may include evidence without analysis of differences between composers. 0-10 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence ; M inimally developed comparison of composers ; No strong points or connections; Provided minimal analysis of differences between composers. 11 -19 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence; Analysis shows depth with multiple connections drawn to compositions to show differences between composers . 20 -25 Points Examples of Composers ’ Work(s) Example s missing or irrelevant to topic/composers. 0-8 Points Example s are weak representation s of composers ’ work . 9-15 Points Example s accurately and fully represent composer s’ work. 16 -20 Points Clear and Professional W riting and Format Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines n ot followed; APA is not used; Missing in-text citations and/or reference page. 0-8 Points Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Errors in APA formatting, in - text citations, and/or reference page. 9-15 Points Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free . 16 -20 Points Total 10 0 Points