Composer Project
TASK
choose a musical theatre composer from any era, and answer the following questions
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Their full name (Did they change it?)
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Did you know this composer before you started?
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Did this person work in a team?
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What is the social context of their work? What was going on in their lifetime?
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Which works are they best known for?
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What sets their music/lyrics apart from other peoples'?
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Find one or two specific songs or lyrics that represent this person's style and skill. Explain why.
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Lastly, are there any songs in their body of work that you could put in your audition book?
You will present this project to the class!
You can do this in a variety of ways