Concert Music Report

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My Professor wants the most I am sorry. 4-6 Pages 1. Venue Give the date of the concert, the location of the concert, and the type of venue. Discuss whether the venue is appropriate and suitable for this style of music and method of performance. 2. Performers Name(s) of soloist(s) and/or group(s). Identify the musical director, if any. b. Types of instruments or ensemble and/or vocal range used. c.General style of music for which performer is known Research Provide a brief background of the musicians, the group, and/or the director. Your sources may include the program notes, CD liner notes, and online websites, as well as traditional sources. Make sure to use at least three different sources. If little information is found about the particular musician(s), you can research the background of the general style of music they are known for. 3. Music Performed a. Names of the composer(s) represented (if available) and the compositions performed. (If more than four composers or compositions were performed, please don’t list all, but identify a selection to show the musical range of the concert.) b.Genre of these works (e.g., musical theater, symphony, opera, string quartet, jazz, gospel, classical piano, type of rock/pop). Describe the primary musical elements that are associated with the main genre of music presented (or choose one genre in particular to describe) Research: Give a brief definition and background or history of the composers or musical styles represented, including the dates or era during which each style of music was most prominent, the place of origin (as generally accepted), and whether the music reflects its culture and time (such as the way, for example, American Rock music is a reflection of American culture for a given period). Again, use a minimum of three different sources to confirm what is considered “common knowledge” and what may be considered opinion or conjecture. Discuss whether you feel the choice or ordering of musical selections provided unity or created contrast in the concert. Was it an effective program? 4. Musical Description A. If you are attending or viewing a concert, try to describe one piece that was performed in a way that the reader can have a sense of what you were hearing. Try to address the various musical elements as best as possible: B. you are attending or viewing a musical theater event, please address the following issues. Identify specific examples from the story and music regarding answering the following three sets of questions. 5. Audience and Personal Response A. Was the audience what you expected for that venue? b. What was the audience’s reaction to the overall concert? Did it seem they were more interested in the performer(s) or the music being performed? In general, did you agree with their reaction, or did you feel at odds with the majority of the audience? c. Was there any part of the concert during which the audience’s reaction seemed particularly strong positively or negatively? If so, please describe it. d. Was the performance convincing? Did the performer(s) “connect” with the audience in some way that seemed appropriate for the style of music? Please explain your impression. e. Your final impressions. 6. Bibliography 7. Of Course Grammar