How did the Roman Catholic Church influence music in the Middle Ages?

. What is the conductor’s role in the interpretation of a musical work? What elements does he/she control?

. What types of music do the various ensembles perform?

. How does the makeup of instruments in these ensembles differ?

. How did the Roman Catholic Church influence music in the Middle Ages?

. What was the prevailing attitude toward women in the Middle Ages?

. How did Renaissance thought differ from that of the Middle Ages?

. How did the rise of urban centers and trade affect the development of music?