Politics can be a tricky subject to navigate in the classroom. In the project described in this chapter, students create a fictional country and national anthem that encapsulates the political views of a fictional new nation. Students have the opportunity to be creative and critical thinkers without the fear of backlash for sharing ideas. Essentially, students are shown the concept of programmatic music and how certain musical elements can conjure extramusical ideas. This project is designed for students in a high school computer-based music production class. It is intended to be completed in pairs, but the teacher may adjust this arrangement depending on the culture of the classroom. This project could also serve as a great music camp activity.
