Music Journal #1
(in 3 sentences or more)
People tend to prefer one type of music over
another. Choose one of the following types of
music, and tell why you might prefer to listen to
it: country and western, rock and roll, jazz,
religious, classical.
Music Journal #2
(in 3 sentences or more)
Brainstorm reasons people listen to music, and
then write a short paragraph that attempts to
persuade others to listen to your favorite type of
music.
Music Journal #3
(in 3 sentences or more)
Which of the following do you think plays the
largest part in the development of an
outstanding musician: desire, talent, practice,
environment, or encouragement? Explain your
answer.
Music Journal #4
(in 3 sentences or more)
What song would make a good theme song for
your life? Explain why.
Music Journal #5
(in 3 sentences or more)
Jingles are short verses or songs that involve
repetition. They are used on radio and
television to grab listeners’ attention. List some
jingles you think are particularly catchy. Explain
why.
Music Journal #6
(in 3 sentences or more)
Imagine you have been asked to interview a
great musician. Write the first five questions
you would ask that person. Select the question
you like best, and write the answer you think the
musician might give.
Music Journal #7
(in 3 sentences or more)
Do you like to listen to music while you study?
Why or why not?
Music Journal #8
(in 3 sentences or more)
Do you consider yourself open-minded about
music? Describe your taste in music.
Music Journal #9
(in 3 sentences or more)
The ABC Song helps children learn the alphabet.
Why do you think the song makes it easier to
remember the letters of the alphabet? What
other things do you remember because it is
associated with music?
Music Journal #10
(in 3 sentences or more)
A man who was aggravated by his noisy
neighbors recorded the sound of a running lawn
mower and played it every day to get back at
them. What sounds do you find particularly
aggravating? Why? What are some better
solutions to this problem?
Music Journal #11
(in 3 sentences or more)
How is playing on a sports team like
participating in an orchestra, band or chorus?
Music Journal #12
(in 3 sentences or more)
Imagine you are a record producer. You have a
potential client perform for you. Write a
description of what you look for in a performer,
their music, and in the performance of the
music. Remember you must keep in mind what
kind of performances people enjoy today.
Music Journal #13
(in 3 sentences or more)
You are on a committee that is planning a
holiday assembly (holiday parade). Describe
what music might be played at this event
(assembly- prelude, during, postlude; paradeduring). Use as much information as possible
(titles, names of performers etc.)
Music Journal #14
(in 3 sentences or more)
Write a letter to your favorite musician. Explain
what you enjoy about his/her music.
Music Journal #15
(in 3 sentences or more)
Imagine you had the opportunity to teach this
class. Describe two topics you would be sure
you taught your students.