This project will take place in November and December.

Project timeline and due dates

Section 0701 (MW)

  • Nov 21: Assignment prompt distributed, groups assigned, and Day 1 of in-class work (Research and forming your preliminary ideas)
  • Dec 3: Day 2 of in-class work (Reconnaissance)
  • Dec 17: Day 3 of in-class work (Preparing your presentation)
  • Dec 18  by noon: Process letter – due via email
  • Dec 19: Final presentation and full-class discussion

Section 2001 (TTh)

  • Nov 15: Assignment prompt distributed, groups assigned, and Day 1 of in-class work (Research and forming your preliminary ideas)
  • Nov 27: Day 2 of in-class work (Reconnaissance)
  • Dec 18: Day 3 of in-class work (Preparing your presentation)
  • Dec 19 by 11:59pm: Process letter – due via email
  • Dec 20: Final presentation and full-class discussion

Handouts

Assignment OverviewDownload
Day 1 (in-class version)Download
Day 1 (homework version)Download

Any student who was absent for Day 1 will use this music organization to complete the Day 1 homework sheet: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Day 2 worksheet (in-class)Download

On the final day of the term, each group will share what it’s been working on, and your ideas will be discussed by the entire class. Your presentation should include all of the following:

  • What organization did you choose?
  • What does your chosen organization say their mission is?
  • What do they do to meet that goal?
  • Based on your experience and your knowledge of other New York City music organizations, what could they do differently or better, and how would that help them to better fulfill their mission?

Take the time to refresh yourself on other things you’ve learned in this class, discussed in person and online, your own musical experience this semester as you prepare for this final assignment, and the techniques you’ve learned for effective group work.