Year 11 Homework Wed 15th September

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Please do the following for homework:

1) Research basic facts about Billy the Kid by Aaron Copland. Include:


  • Date and circumstances of composition

  • The names of the movements and a basic description of each title
  • Anything else of interest

2) You must also complete the table in your handout for the Gun Battle. Make sure you listen to it (click here for the track) and try and use as much terminology (musical terms) as possible. The document is online here.


Due: Tuesday 21st September 2010

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