Artist Name

Your First and Last NameBlock

Remember to put a photo of your

artist somewhere on this slide!

Information Slide #1

• Date that they were born and date that they died (if applicable)

• Lived/Raised in what city/state/country?• Did they have a family of their own?• Did your artist/band have a higher education

(beyond 12th grade)?• Did they pursue another career in addition to

music?

Information Slide #2

Use this slide to outline a few points about your artist

• What time period did they write and perform in?

• What instruments did they play?• What are some of their most popular songs

(name 2 or more songs)?

Information Slide #3

• When did they begin making music (if it’s a band, specify when the band started playing together and also when each member pursued music)?

• Did anyone inspire or guide them? If so, who were they and how did they help them?

• Has your artist inspired any other musicians?

Information Slide #4

• Did your artist face any struggles growing up?• What struggles did they face during their

career as a musician? • Did they overcome these obstacles?• If yes, how did they overcome them? Give at

least one example• What makes your artist admirable (or not)?

Information Slide #5

Add more details about your artist!• What made your artist so popular? • In what way was your artist unique?• Is there a central theme to their work?• In what ways were they influential?

Information Slide #6

• Discuss two pieces of music your artist wrote– When was it written?– Give a short explanation of what the pieces are

about.– Why was it popular or significant?– Did it have any cultural impact? – What was the cultural impact?

Information Slide #7

• What is your artist doing today if they are still alive?

• Is their music still popular today?• Were you familiar with their music before

doing this project?• What do you like about their music?

Works Cited

Refer to your bib-sheets to cite the resources you have used in your project including the packet you were given(Yes, this includes images as well!)