Concert Report
Description
Concert Report
Purpose
This assignment provides you an opportunity to
To experience a classical music or jazz concert in person, perhaps for the first time.
To listen to the concert as an informed music critic.
To write an effective summary and critique of the performance.
Directions
Attend one classical or jazz concert from the concert list. see the concert list in the Announcement from your instructor distributed during the second week of the course. You must ask for approval from me if you would like to go to the concert that is not on the attached list.
Try to find information about the program in advance, review the reading materials and try to understand the music pieces before attending the concert.
After the concert, write a 2-3 page report describing your experience in a concert environment and analysis of the individual pieces. Be sure to include the following:
The name of the performer (or conductor for a large ensemble) and the concert program name (if applicable).
The name and a brief description of the venue.
The title and the name of the composer of each piece.
A brief description of each piece using appropriate musical terminology.
A brief description of your reaction to each piece.