Music History I: Foundation: FINAL PAPER, Fall 2015

USE THIS TEXTBOOK) A History of Western Music,, 8th Edition ,, by J. Peter Burkholder
TOPIC) William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, John Taverner and William Mundy are important English composers. Give a bried explanation of the main historical reasons why some of their works are written to English, and some to Latin texts; and why their production of works in Latin was able to continue in tandem during their later careers.

INSTRUCTION) Write a formal paper of 2200 words on the topic above. Your paper should be footnoted in Chicago style and should carry a Bibliography that reflects AT LEAST 50 percent reference to Books, music reference works and scholarly articles, and does not depend solely upon Internet sources. INCLUDE MUSIC EXAMPLES and other appropriate illustrations within the text. Include a Cover Sheet, Table of Contents and Chapter format. The paper needs to be 2200 words of information. The table of contents and bibliography and chapter format DO NOT COUNT.

STYLE) Sentences are original and clearly expressed. Paraphrases with ideas taken from other sources. Plurals and possessives of nouns are accurate. Commas and semicolons are used appropriately. Quotations are correctly presented and cited. Writing is simple and direct. Sentences are related to each other logically and make coherent paragraphs. Writing avoids passive voice. Footnotes and bibliography are correctly done with appropriate references.

RUBRIC) Table of Contents needs to be clear and comprehensive. The introduction needs to present clear objectives. The main argument needs to be well developed showing thorough research and understanding of material. The paper needs purposeful use of music examples and other illustrations. The conclusion needs to draw substantive outcomes from the main essay. The paper needs to have correct Chicago style footnoting practice. The paper needs a thorough bibliography showing at least 50% use of Books and Articles. Obviously, the paper needs to have good grammar, style, aand correct syntax and idiom usage.