A Journey Down the Nile
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http://www.us.sis.gov.eg/egyptinf/culture/html/rnile.htm
IntroductionKenneth Alford (Fredrick Joseph Ricketts) was born in London on Februrary 21, 1881. Yearning for a carreer in military music, he joined the Royal Irish Regiment in 1895. He remained in the Army until 1927, when he was comissioned into the Royal Marines as a Director of Music. After a total of almost fifty years' service to the Crown he retired in 1944 in rather poor health and died in the following year on May the 15th. During his long military carreer, he wrote many marches that remain famous to this day. One of them, Army of the Nile(1941), was inspired by the success of the English army in Africa during World War II.
The Task
Welcome to the jungles of northern Africa. The year is 1941. You are a member of the Royal Marines under the command of General Sir Archibald Wavell during World War II. As you travel north along the Nile river, you make notes in your journal about the countries and cities you march through, the jungle climate, and the wildlife and people that you see. One day a military band under the direction of Major Fredrick Joseph Rickets comes to entertain your batalion with a concert. You take many notes in your journal about the music that the band performs.
The Process
All students will complete both of the following projects:
Assignment #1: Write a two page paper about your adventures travelling along the Nile river. Use the websites listed below to find information about African geography, climate, wildlife, and people.
Assignment #2: Write a one page paper about the music of Kenneth Alford. Include a short introductory paragraph about the composer, then discuss aspects of his music. Use the websites listed below to find biographical information and MIDI files of many Alford marches.
Resources
-A very informative web site about the Nile River.
-Another web site about the nile
-From the CIA
-Everything you need to know about the Nile.
International Military Music Society
-Biographical information about Kenneth Alford.
-Visit the Royal Marines Band
Midi of the song
General Sir Archibald Percival Wavell
-Short Military Biography
General Sir Richard Nugent O'Connor
-Short Military Biography
-Short Military Biography
The Battle of the Army of the Nile
-Story of the orgin of the song
-Another History of the Army of the Nile
Evaluation
Assignment #1: These papers will be graded on creativity (40%), accuracy of content (40%), and mechanics (20%), for a total of 50 points.
Assigment #2: These papers will be graded on depth of thought (40%), clarity (40%), and mechanics(20%) for a total of 50 points.
Conclusion
If you are reading this, then you have survived your experience in the steamy African jungles. Congratulations! This has been an experience you will remember for the rest of your life. You will never forget your adventures along the Nile as a Royal Marine. You have served your country well!