Writing Assignment 1: Bach, Beethoven, and Bugs Bunny? Description This is an NPR story focusing on classical music in cartoons. Read the summary of “Classical Masterpieces Turn Up in Cartoons” from NPR. Then, click on “Listen Now” in the top left corner to open the 9 minute program. Listen carefully to the interview — hopefully you will remember some of the examples. Weekend Edition Sunday. Classical Masterpieces Turn Up in Cartoons. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17854152 Assignment Go to the NPR story on their website.         Weekend Edition Sunday. Classical Masterpieces Turn up in Cartoons. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17854152 Read the summary Click “Listen Now” in the top left corner to open the program Listen to the entire interview Respond to the following prompts: Do you remember any of the cartoons mentioned? If so, explain which ones and what your experiences of these cartoons and the music were. Whose “Ave Maria” is mentioned in the interview? Have you heard this piece before? What are your reactions to this piece? Do you think children today experience classical music as much as people in your generation did? Do you think exposing children to a wide variety of music is important? Why? What is your prior experience playing, reading, and listening to music? What is your favorite type of music? Why? What draws you to this genre?   All answers should be written in proper formal style. This means that responses should be written in complete sentences with no spelling or grammatical errors and all sources must be cited. Try to expand on your ideas as much as possible — one-word responses are never acceptable.