I. The subject of the paper must research some aspect of musical culture.

This can include an genre of music (to include style, composers, arrangers, performers, vocalists, instrumentalist, producers, etc.,) It must include the following information:

If the subject is a person:

A. Full Name of the Artist or

B. Biographical Information

C. Professional Training and/or Educational Training

D. Discography and Listing of Professional Work

E. Awards and Professional Recognitions

F. Bibliography of Resources of the Research Paper

If the subject is a style of music:

A. Definition and Date of the style

B. Significant Composers/Artist/Producers of the Style

C. Representative Compositions and Works in this Style

D. Timeline of the Style (When it Began, By whom)

E. Bibliography of Resources of the Research Paper

II. The paper must be at least four (4) pages in length, double spaced, with 12 pt. Times New Roman font.

III. Pictures may be added but will not be included as part of the text of the paper.

IV. If the subject of the paper is deceased, state the date and circumstances surrounding their death. At what point of their career were they when they died.