Question:

For research project, I had the opportunity to listen to one of San Diego local group. Iwas able to find this group in our local restaurant of Chula Vista, CA. The group goes by the name of " Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana" is a local band that perform at birthday parties, restaurant,weeding, anniversary, corporate events and all other social occasions. The group consists of fivemembers. For my research project I would like to focus on traditional instrument used inMariachi band in San Diego.

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Field Research Project:

This is a documented study of a topic selected by the student which explores a musician or musicians involved in live music-making in the student's community and residing within the community. A few examples of such musicians are: a local Mariachi group, a local blues band, a local high school madrigal choir, a local drum and bugle corps, a local church choir, a local folksinger, a local Japanese drum group, a local Hindusthani classical music ensemble, etc. The research project is generally described in the text book on pages 365 and 366 as "A third approach..." and "A fourth approach..." Please read these pages carefully!

The topic you select must be approved by the instructor (see course schedule). A research paper of approximately 1,500 words with documentation and format in MLA style is required. This paper should be submitted in the course as a Word document attachment. RTF files are acceptable, but WordPerfect documents cannot be accommodated.

While an interview or interviews with musicians are expected as the major source of information for this report, a transcript of the interview is not required and is not sufficient for this project. At least one other documented source of information, such as a relevant book, article, or Internet site, is required. Attending a performance or a rehearsal by the subject musicians is highly recommended.

paper should be written in complete sentences and should describe subject's musical style, history, influence, future plans, repertoire and your personal comments. A recording, photograph or other non-verbal documentation is not required.