John Cage’s 4’33 1952

Select one of the following compositions to interpret and analyze in light of the readings assigned so far in class: 1. John Cage’s 4’33 (1952) 2. The Scratch Orchestra’s The Great Learning, Paragraph 7 (1971) 3. Halim el Dabh’s Wire Recorder Piece (1944) 4. Pierre Schaeffer’s Étude aux tourniquets (1948) Instructions: Each composition from the above list relates sound to different notions, experiences, philosophies and methods. Your analysis should contain both relevant historical (and not biographical) context as well as close formal readings of the pieces you choose to analyze. One can discuss or elaborate on multiple issues and notions departing from each piece. Your papers should reflect on one or two of these notions in a critical analysis of the works. In a sense, the compositions are points of departure from which you will discuss, develop or challenge different issues relevant to each musical piece. Your papers should include at least TWO books to support your analysis. References such as wikipedia or blogs like artsy, Forbes magazine are not serious or valid sources. Please make sure you reference all the sources in your paper correctly, i.e. according to the Chicago Manual of Style, APA or any style you are accustomed to as you will also be graded on this. Be consistent throughout your essay. Your paper should be 1000 words, no more. Please don’t forget to include an original TITLE to your paper. All compositions are available on youtube.com as well as ubuweb.com so there should be no trouble finding all the material. There is additional audiovisual and reading material at the Jafet Library that can aid you in your research. Things to keep in mind: – Analysis: Demonstrates careful, concise, critical analysis of the primary and secondary material. Demonstrates careful, concise, critical analysis of the primary and secondary material. Shows a grasp of the issues involved and recognizes patterns. Understands and dialogues with counter positions. – Knowledge: Primary material is synthesized clearly and concisely, organized logically, and integrated well. – Understanding: Generalizes from given facts and relating knowledge from several areas to draw conclusions. Builds on shared knowledge to construct new meanings. Write the paper about John Cage’s 433 and be sure to focus on a few key concepts such as indeterminacy.