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archive1.zipConcert Review Rubric(1).pdf
Concert Review You will choose a performance from the Library of Congress’s Music and Concerts playlist on YouTube–the selected video must be AT LEAST 30 minutes long. You will listen to the performance and describe your listening experience, define the program’s purpose, and begin to draw parallels between the pieces/program to cultural and historical ties. This does not need to be in a standard essay format, but must be clearly written. Brief summaries about the pieces or composers may be used, as well as bullets–avoid copying/paraphrasing any program notes provided; that is plagiarism. The concert review should aim for 500 words and will be graded based on the criteria outlined in the rubric below:
R U B R I C 3 pts 2 pts 1-0 pts PTS
Format - ~500 Words - 1” Margins - Double-Spaced - Title of Concert - 30-Minute Minimum
All five (5) formatting requirements are met. Review is within 100 words of the 500-word goal, clearly formatted in a word document (even margins, double spaced), includes the title of the video, and meets the 30-minute minimum.
At least three (3) of the format requirements are met.
Only two (2) or fewer format requirements are met. ___/3
Description (X2)–Evaluate i.e. rhythm, melody, texture, dynamics, form, timbre, melody, range, meter
The review accurately describes at least five (5) different components of each piece/movement of music on the program. These descriptions are specific and thoroughly represent the musical elements.
The review accurately describes at least three (3) different components of each piece/movement of music on the program. Some basic musical elements may be present
The review accurately describes only one (1) or no components of each piece of music on the program. Few or no basic musical elements are present or the majority are falsely described.
___/6
Purpose–Analyze Type of music, medium, genre, style, use, intended audience, biographical material, etc.
Overall purpose and description of the ensemble are portrayed and at least 4 elements are described for the entire video.
The general purpose and description of the ensemble are present and at least 2 elements are described for the entire video.
The purpose and description of the ensemble is missing and 1 or no elements are described for the entire video
___/3
Reason–Examine Briefly research cultural and historical use.
A cultural and historical connection is made between the pieces/program.
A cultural or historical connection is made between the pieces/program.
Neither a cultural nor historical connection is made between the pieces/program.
___/3
The Concert Review MUST be saved and submitted as a .docx file to Blackboard by the deadline; no exceptions. ___/15
A’s (90-100) B’s (80-89) C’s (70-79) D’s (60-69 F (50-59)
12-15pts 9-11pts 6-8pts 3-5pts 0-2 pts
Music Appreciation Final Project.pdf
Music Appreciation Final Project Your final project is essentially your third concert review, except this time you get to pick the music. You will still be asked to Evaluate, Analyze and Examine multiple pieces of music, but the way it is organized is up to you.
You may select from one of the two options below:
OPTION A) Musical icon
Pick an influential musical subject—this could be a person (a performer, composer, writer, producer), an instrument, musical device, or artistic movement that had a significant effect on your music world. This could even be a place that has made unique contributions to music.
With your iconic figure, you will select 4 musical works that define that person/place/thing.
Write an essay describing your chosen icon, its significance to you, its broader historical/cultural relevance, and go into the detail of each of your selected works that revolve around your icon, enforcing the significance and historical/cultural relevance you already highlighted. (Icon, plus 4 pieces)
OPTION B) Album
Curate a list of songs or musical works that lead to a chosen title track, a central piece of music that encapsulates the idea of an entire album. The goal is to create a timeline of musical influences that lead to that piece.
Your album must contain at least 5 pieces of music that span at least 100 years, the largest gap between any two pieces being no more than 50 years. You may use https://musicmap.info/ as a reference; do not directly copy and paste—that is plagiarism.
You will write an essay connecting the pieces through historical/cultural context, highlighting how track 1, your title track, was influenced by track 2, number 2 by 3, 3 by 4, and finally track 4 by track 5. (Title track, plus 4 pieces)
For both options, you will provide a Youtube Playlist containing all the pieces mentioned in your essay or place direct links at the bottom of your paper. Learn how to create a playlist here: https://youtu.be/lnyZv9Vslts
Music Appreciation Final Project – Rubric
R U B R I C 3 pts 2 pts 1-0 pts PTS
Format - ~750 Words - 1” Margins - Double-Spaced - Icon/Title Track - Youtube playlist clearly linked
All five (5) formatting requirements are met. Essay is within 100 words of the 750-word goal, clearly formatted in a word document (docx, even margins, double spaced), clearly stated name/title track of project, and direct links or Youtube playlist is provided.
At least three (3) of the format requirements are met.
Only two (2) or fewer format requirements are met. ___/3
Evaluate i.e. rhythm, melody, texture, dynamics, form, timbre, melody, range, meter
The essay accurately describes at least five (5) different compositional components of the presented music. These descriptions are specific and thoroughly represent the musical elements.
The essay accurately describes at least three (3) different compositional components of the presented music. Some basic musical elements may be present
The essay accurately describes only one (1) or no compositional components of the presented music. Few or no basic musical elements are present or the majority are falsely described.
___/3
Analyze Type of music, medium, genre, style, use, intended audience, biographical material, etc.
Overall analysis and description of the ensemble are portrayed and at least 4 elements are described for the entire playlist.
The general analysis and description of the ensemble are present and at least 2 elements are described for the entire playlist.
The analysis and/or description of the ensemble is missing and 1 or no elements are described for the entire playlist.
___/3
Examine (X2) Connect cultural and historical use.
A strong connection of cultural and historical ties, as well as relation between pieces, is made between all 5 musical works.
A connection of cultural and/or historical ties, as well as relation between pieces, is made between most of the musical works.
A cultural or historical connection is weak or missing, and the essay fails to establish a substantial relationship between the selected musical works.
___/6
The Final Project MUST be saved and submitted as a .docx file to Blackboard by the deadline; no exceptions. ___/15
Grading Scale
A’s (90-100) B’s (80-89) C’s (70-79) D’s (60-69) F (50-59)
12-15pts 9-11pts 6-8pts 3-5pts 0-2 pts
15-100%, 14-97%, 13-94%, 12-90%, 11-87%, 10-84%, 9-80%, 8-77%, 7-74%, 6-70%, 5-67%, 4-64%, 3-60%, 2-57%, 1-54%, 0-50%
