National Public Radio's All Things Considered and Morning Edition have put together a list of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century. This is a fascinating compendium covering everyone from Jimi Hendrix to George Gershwin. Link to the NPR 100 website (http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/vote/index.html), pick one of the compositions, and listen to the streaming radio broadcast.

a. Why do you think that this piece of music was selected for the list?

b. How do you feel about it being on the list?

c. Think of some other works that you think deserve to be on the list and see if they are included.