Music-Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
Objective Description of the Music (FACTS) – (20 pts. - 10 pts per selection)
Choose two pieces or movements from the concert to discuss. For each of the selections, describe the Harmony and Timbre about each It is not enough to write, “This piece had rhythm,” or “This selection has harmony.” You must describe the Timbre or harmony in detail.
Subjective Reaction to the Music (FEELINGS) – (20 pts. - 10 pts per selection)
For each of the two selections, describe your emotional reactions. How did the music make you feel? What emotions did it evoke? Why did you react the way that you did? Was it in the composition or the performance or both? Did your mind wander while listening? What held your attention? Was the concert full of variety or was it all more or less the same to you? Was this familiar or a new experience? How is the concert-going experience different from listening to a recording?
Conclusion – (5 pts.)
Did you like or dislike the experience overall? Why? Was the experience new to you? How was it different from what you expected? Was it like or unlike other concerts you may have attended? Were there any surprises at the concert? If possible, connect this concert experience to the history of styles studied in our class.