Extra Credit Blog Posts (Due Tuesday, February 9th at 8am )

The following blog posts can replace a required blog post or add additional points to your blog grade in this class:

Extra Credit Blog Post 1:
Attend the out-of-class discussion with the UIBE (University of International Business and Economy) Students Art Troupe from China on Thursday, February 4th (Time TBA) and create a blog post which comments on this discussion. Avoid mere summaries and attempt to engage possible readers in a larger discussion of Chinese music and culture.

Extra Credit Blog Post 2:
Attend the Chinese New Year concert on Saturday, February 6th and focus your attention on the aspects of music performance (Music, Performers, Audience, Time/Space). Create a blog post which comments on this music performance. As in the post above, avoid mere summaries and attempt to engage possible readers in a larger discussion of Chinese music and culture.