Latina/o Music or Dance Concert Report

This course encourages students to explore a variety of Latina/o music recordings, performances, concerts, and experiences. Student attendance of Mexican regional music concerts, live performances, music department recitals and/or dances is required in order to develop a sense of individual responsibility in supporting human creativity and encouraging diverse, ethnic, and avant-garde modes of expression. Support of the arts occurs from within the campus, the greater community, and the music department.

Students prepare a 2 page double spaced written report discussing the hype, price, quality, and audience participation using some of music theory, ethnomusicology theory, and artistic concepts presented in readings and class lectures. Even if the type of music is one which is not covered in this class, you should be able to relate it to any of the critical, music, or cultural theories and/or vocabulary covered over the semester. Students must show what they've read and provide proof of attendance-- a flyer, ticket stub, receipt, photograph, or program. Two written concert reports are required for the course. Reports are due anytime before and no later than weeks 8 and 14.

Concert reports will be two pages double spaced with five complete paragraphs in length (following standard essay form: introduction, development, and conclusion) and consist of four parts: 1) a synopsis of the concert and its music, musicians, and instruments 2) a personal reflection on the concert describing the most important points you learned about the connection between music and culture 3) a quote or paraphrase from reading assignments related to the performance you attend showing what you have read 4) proof of attendance such as an e-ticket, flyer, program, or photograph must be attached to your on-line report or you may turn in a hard copy with your name for credit. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS AS TO THE ACCEPTABILITY OF A PERFORMANCE, PLEASE CHECK WITH ME FIRST.