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A PASSION FOR MUSIC

Module I: Motivation and Inspiration

Pre-Viewing Activity: Student Handout
Before viewing the program consider these questions:

• What motivations do recording artists and other musicians have for creating music?
• How does music help us understand history?
• Why is it important to be able to listen to music without judging it or even liking it?

BRAINSTORMING
Musicians write and perform the music they do for a variety of reasons. For some, the music may be personal to them and their life experiences (both happy and sad), while for others the music may reflect the culture, environment, or politics of the time. Use this chart to brainstorm five musical groups that reflect different styles of music, (country, rap, or hip-hop, for example). Think about the words in their music. Try to identify where their passion for the music or their musical ideas may have come from.

Group	Music Style	Ideas	Theme