Concert Response Format

The Basics: The date and time of the concert, the name and description of the performer(s) you saw and heard.

Describe the venue, the performers, the instrumentation, the audience, and the content of the program, and the circumstances of the performance. If it is a large ensemble, please do not list all of the performers. This information is usually contained in the program, so there is no need for you to reiterate it. At most you can list the director/conductor, concert master, and section leaders. For smaller ensemble (2-8 members) it is okay name them all. If you draw out a seating arrangement for the instruments, which I encourage you to do, be aware that it does not contribute to the length of your paper. You still need to write at least 3 full pages and please don’t use any of those grade school tricks to make your paper seem longer (large margins, strange spacing, large fonts, etc., etc., etc.)

Choose one or two pieces that interested you the most, and discuss at more length the pieces that interested you most on the program, considering your reaction to them in the light of the historical material and information of this class. The object is not to consider the pieces either “good” or “bad,” but to thoughtfully describe and consider your reaction to them as a work in light of historical and technical knowledge. Use concepts covered in the course, such as unity and variety, structure, purpose, tempo, volume, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, historical period and context, etc.

Choose one piece and write a one-paragraph biography of the composer of the piece that you have chosen. Properly cite the reference material you use as footnotes using the Chicago Style of citation and bibliography. If the information is not provided in a program, ask one of the performers. Musicians are typically very willing to talk to the audience members. If the work is anonymous, write a one-paragraph description of the work’s genre (e.g. symphony, jazz standard, sonata, traditional folk song, verismo opera, etc.)

Describe the performance of this work, and the audience’s (and your) reactions to it. Was the concert well received? Did you enjoy the concert? Why or why not?

Consider the performance of the concert as a whole and your experience of it with your broader thinking about music and musicking.

You all have personalities and opinions, use them. Your papers will be much better if you do.

Rubric
Concert response rubric ’18 (1)

Concert response rubric ’18 (1)

Criteria
Ratings

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength and format3 full pages in essay form, 12 point font, double spaced, standard margins, etc.

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitationsProper use and format of Chicago style footnotes and bibliography

5.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling and grammar

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBasic descriptionDate, time, venue, name, instrumentation, audience, etc.

5.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExamination and analysisExamination and analysis of chosen piece or pieces

15.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBiographyShort composer biography or historical discussion of genre

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall contentUnderstanding of concepts, correct use of terminology, critical thinking, and cohesive and substantive material

15.0pts

Hello, I have actually finished the report of this concert, but I hope you can help me check all my grammar and vocabulary spelling problems, and I hope you can help me check whether there are some parts missing and add some in according to the homework requirements I sent to you. Also help me to modify the whole article so that my article and the parts you added can be harmonious. The theme of the whole concert is the school’s classical music performance. You can help me add the parts and details required by the teacher according to your own ideas.
as far as i write, i think you should do this 2 parts :
1. Choose one or two pieces that interested you the most, and discuss at more length the pieces that interested you most on the program, considering your reaction to them in the light of the historical material and information of this class. The object is not to consider the pieces either “good” or “bad,” but to thoughtfully describe and consider your reaction to them as a work in light of historical and technical knowledge. Use concepts covered in the course, such as unity and variety, structure, purpose, tempo, volume, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, historical period and context, etc.
2. Choose one piece and write a one-paragraph biography of the composer of the piece that you have chosen. Properly cite the reference material you use as footnotes using the Chicago Style of citation and bibliography. If the information is not provided in a program, ask one of the performers. Musicians are typically very willing to talk to the audience members. If the work is anonymous, write a one-paragraph description of the work’s genre (e.g. symphony, jazz standard, sonata, traditional folk song, verismo opera, etc.)

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBiographyShort composer biography or historical discussion of genre
and this one: Examination and analysisExamination and analysis of chosen piece or pieces
You should still choose one or two articles that interest you the most, and then, based on the historical materials and information for the course, consider your reaction to them and discuss in more detail the articles that interest you the most about the project.
And I think you also need to choose a piece of music and write a biography of the author of the piece you choose. Correctly cite references as footnotes using chicago-style citations and bibliography.
There is no limit to the range of articles and music, as long as it is related to classical music, you can choose at will.
And please have to Properly cite the reference material you use as footnotes using the Chicago Style of citation and bibliography.