Write a report

Concert Report

Concert Reports: All concert reports must be accompanied by proof of attendance to

be accepted for credit. Proof includes but is not limited to ticket stubs, concert

programs, digital photos including yourself in the photograph, drink receipts, etc.

The first assignment for this course is the attendance of a concert of your choice.

It can be any genre of music you are interested in (Rock, R&B, Jazz, Punk), as long as it

is live (no D.J.’s). ONE movement or small work will be discussed in your paper (please

do not attempt to analyze the entire concert).

The second assignment for this course is the attendance of a CLASSICAL

concert. The concert itself can be any of your choice in the classical medium, including

solo performances, opera, symphony orchestras, or chamber music. If you are having

trouble finding a concert please see me as soon as possible. ONE movement, or small

work will be discussed in your paper (please do not attempt to analyze the entire concert).

All work must be typewritten. Grammar and clear presentation will be graded as well as

content.

There will be ONE opportunity for extra credit for the course, the attendance of

an additional concert of your choice with accompanying concert report. It will be in the

same format as the first concert attended, and will have the same point value.

Guidelines to concert report structure:

The concert reports will be two to three pages in length consisting of two

sections. The first section will be devoted to the identification of the elements of music

discussed in chapter 2. Sound Harmony Melody Rhythm Growth must all be

addressed in the first section of your paper. Please elaborate in paragraph form on each

element of music, explaining how and why you came to your conclusions. This section

should be approximately 1.5 pages.

Sound: Discuss Timbre and Texture of the composition, and how you reached

the conclusions.

Harmony: Discuss the composers use of consonance and dissonance throughout

the piece, and what impact it has on the composition.

Melody: Discuss the use of range, shape and movement in the melody

and how it affects the composition.

Rhythm: Discuss the elements of tempo and whether the rhythm is simple and

strait forward or contains elements of syncopation, if meter is compound

or simple, and if it has a duple, triple or quadruple emphasis. Please

elaborate how you arrived at your conclusions.

Growth: Discuss (to the best of your abilities) the structure of the piece. Use

letters to denote major sections as outlined in the text. Most music will fit

the traditional structures outlined in the text, with some exceptions.

The second section of the paper will address your own personal impressions of

the concert. Address the level of preparation of performers, overall atmosphere, concert

venue, and your own critique of the overall experience. This section should be

approximately 1 page.

I sincerely hope you enjoy this assignment!