September 10 - September 23 Listening/Composer Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

John Adams

Composer:

http://www.dsokids.com/listen/ComposerDetail.aspx?composerID=38 

And YouTube link:

China Gates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V97IonCmd-I

How is minimalism defined in the John Adams article? What piece did John Adams write for September, 11, 2001? (I've seen this piece performed and him conduct in Washington DC! He's amazing.)