MUSIC ASSIGNMENT
Want and expect student writing. Sharing essays with others constitutes cheating and will result in a zero for both parties. Essay containing “cut and paste” material will receive a ZERO.
1-2 pages in length
12-pt Times New Roman; double spaced
Spelling, capitalization and word usage should be accurate to receive full credit.
You MUST include a Works Cited page and cite ALL sources in MLA format. You must use in-text citations.
CITIZEN KANE
- Read the synopsis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane
- Read about the musical score. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane#Music
- Read about the composer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Herrmann
- Watch the Breakfast Scene clip.
- Answer the following prompts in an essay.
Who was the director of Citizen Kane? Provide a brief bio in your own words and cite your sources.
Who was the music composer for Citizen Kane? Provide a brief bio in your own words and cite your sources.
Describe the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMkPIW22bq4&feature=youtu.be during each of the following time segments. What is happening in the scene at each point? How does the music support the dialogue?
0:30-1:17
1:18-2:00
2:00-2:39
