Live Concert Report

Live Concert Report: Attend a live concert and write a report that includes objective and subjective analysis of the music and performance. Section 1: A general description of the event and its setting: • In what environment is the concert taking place? A small church? A large outdoor amphitheater? A symphony hall? An opera theatre? • With what kind of audience are you sharing this experience? How do they seem to be reacting to the music? • What are the performing forces? Full orchestra? Chamber ensemble? Choir? Soloist(s)? Band? • How do the compositions presented relate to one another from a historical perspective? Is it all Baroque music? All works by Mozart? All works by women composers? A mixture of styles and composers? Section 2: An objective analysis of the first work on the program: • Define using correct and official definitions melody and texture. • Provide a detailed, objective analysis that specifically addresses melody and texture as heard in the music. Section 3: A subjective description of a middle work on the program: • What did the composition make you feel emotionally overall? • Did the music remind you of anything? A life experience? A person? Another piece? • Was there a specific point in the composition that affected you especially? If so, what did you feel emotionally during that/those moment(s)? • Did you like or dislike the piece? Why? Section 4: An objective analysis of the last work on the program: • Define using correct and official definitions any two (2) of the following elements of music: rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tempo, and timbre. • Provide a detailed, objective analysis that specifically addresses the two elements defined above as heard in the music. Section 5: Final, Overall Impressions: • Did you enjoy yourself? • Would you recommend this concert to another classmate? • What did you learn from this concert-going experience? • How do you think you could improve your next concert-going experience? Essay Format: Your essay should adhere to the following formatting requirements. If you are unsure how to select these options, check with your instructor: • Font size: 12 point • Acceptable Fonts: Cambria, Arial, or Times New Roman • Spacing: Double-spaced • Length: at least 1000 words prose in the body of the essay