Concert Review

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