Web Resources

Radio History

http://www.mediahistory.com/radio.html

This site provides links to resources on the history, development and social impact of this important media format.

Arturo Toscanini

http://www.greatconductors.com/english/toscanini/

The life and times of this influential conductor, who helped bring classical music to the world through radio performance, is provided here.

African American Art Song Alliance

http://www.uni.edu/taylord/alliance.html

This site contains information on African American composers of art songs and modern symphonic music.

Questions


1		Mass media was used as a form of propaganda in both world wars. What role did music play in propaganda efforts?



2		How did the world wars effect the lives of musicians in Europe and America?



3		Compare the challenges facing modern composers in the 20^th Century to those of past eras.



4		Do you believe 20^th Century music is "better" than the music of past eras? Why or why not?



5		What differences in attitude towards race, class and gender are evident in the musical culture of the 20^th Century, compared to past eras?

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