Music History: The history of musical theatre

Students are responsible for researching the development of their instrument/voice-type over time. Specific consideration should be given to the following:
1. How it relates to the seven time periods of music history 2. Salient style characteristics as it moved through history 3. Notable composers/performers who contributed to its development 4. Its impact on the history of music 5. Speculate on how its past may inform the present and future

Particulars: 10-page double spaced paper with bibliography and MLA citations.  Worth 10% of each students final grade.