...On Thursday November 30, I attended a jazz concert at Ball and Chain located in the famous 8 street in Miami. This was the first time I ever attended a Jazz concert in my life. I arrived at 6:30 p.m. and the band had already started playing, I was informed that whenever they play they start at 6:00 p.m. The atmosphere here was really pleasant, the place had a touch of dim lights which made you feel comfortable. The room wasn’t too crowded, this was another really good detail, because it gave me the opportunity to better appreciate the concert. There was not too much echo in the place because the front door was open. Although, the door remained opened during the concert the sound of the music could really be appreciated it. There were parts that were pretty loud and other soft, soothing parts....
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...On Wednesday, December 2nd I attended to a very impressive concert presents by my great music professor Sergio Gonzalez and Hialeah Performing Arts Club. Dr. Sergio Gonzalez invited magnificent singers from his MUL 1010 class to make this concert unforgettable with his accompaniment in the piano. The first thing that I liked about this concert was the atmosphere because I saw how the audience enjoyed the music played by my talent professor and the amazing voices of the vocalists. Every artist was welcomed with a warm applause from every single person. Professor Sergio Gonzalez, and also a phenomenal pianist introduced every singer who accompanied him on the stage with words of admiration. This concert was about “Holiday Selections”...
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...Concert Review Introduction to Music 2/1/2014 Park University Erin Rosario Name: Erin Rosario Course: Introduction to Music Date: February 1, 2014 Concert: Oakland East Bay Symphony Type of concert: Symphony orchestra General reaction: This was my first attendance at a symphony concert so I wasn’t certain what to expect. The Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA held the three hour concert and set the mood for this event. The following pieces were played for the performance: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture (1869), Dmitry Kabelevsky’s Cello Concerto No. 2 (1964) with David Requiro, cello, Conrad Susa’s The Blue Hour, and Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations (1898-1899). The music conductor for this event was Michael Morgan, who began conducting at the age of twelve! The walls and ceiling were beautifully crafted with intricate details entwined with blue and gold colors. The theatre was also well constructed to amplify the sounds of the acoustics from the musical instruments. All of the musicians seemed very well prepared as they warmed up prior to the performance. Throughout the concert it was apparent from the attentiveness of the audience, whom you never heard a sound from, the importance and talent of this show. Throughout the performance the musicians put their emotions into each piece and displayed how much technicality is needed for every piece. I enjoyed when cellist, David Requiro was featured in the song by Dmitro Kabalevsky, Cello Concerto...
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...A Concert Review Angela Champ, AA Jazz/Pop History Music 2217, Chicago State University Felton Offard, Intstructor Chicago, Illinois 04/08/2014 It was a cold winter evening in the Bible Belt of Atlanta, Georgia. It was the perfect evening for cuddling as thousands scurried into the Atlanta Civic Center on 395 Piedmont Avenue N.e. on February 15th, 2014 to escape the unusual cold in this part of the country. The ultimate concert lineup…Eric Benet, Mc Lightfoot, El DeBarge and Kem made for the perfect Valentine’s weekend celebration for me and my fiancée Steve. He flew me in to celebrate our very first of many holidays together. We sat in the in the balcony however the view was great as we were able to see all of the performers. However for time sake, I will give a review of Adekemi Owens, known professionally and affectionately to music fans as "Kem”. He is a self-taught musician, R&B/soul singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Kem talks briefly about his stint with drug abuse and homelessness. After finishing high school, Kem left home when he was 19 and wound up struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. He was homeless for a period of time and bounced around from place to place. He ended up at a downtown Detroit shelter but things got worse and he was eventually sleeping outside on the streets. However, after being tired of going nowhere in life, he decided to make a chamge. He wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album...
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...I recently attended a concert entitled Masterpieces of the Guitar. The concert was performed by a solo artist named Robert Wetzel. The concert was presented by The Grossmont Guitar Guild, it was held at the Cuyamaca College of Performing Arts on October 29, 2012. This report will detail my experience and give an accurate, unbiased review of “Masterpieces of the Guitar.” Before the performance began I had the opportunity to sample the program and read through it thoroughly. The most important thing I learned from the program was information about the artist performing. I also learned about some of the music being performed. Pertaining to the artist performing his solo act, Robert Wetzel, he has a rich history in music. According to the program he began studying guitar at the young age of fifteen. He studied under master guitarist’s Angel Romero, Pepe Romero and Celedonio Romero. If you couldn’t already tell, all three of his masters were related and he considers himself part of this lineage. Today, he is a resident of San Diego, California. In addition to his performances with the guitar he also teaches music at San Diego State University, Grossmont College, Southwestern College and the University of California. I also learned, from the program about the songs I was about to hear performed by Wetzel. The artists listed include: Milan, Narvaez, Frescobaldi, Scarlatti,, Bach, Schumann, Debussy, Satie, Ravel, Moreno-Torroba, Tansman and Presti. I think this was important because...
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...Concert Report For the Concert report I had the opportunity to attend and listen to the Houston Symphony Orchestra, on November 29th, at 8:00 PM. I arrived around 7:40 to Jones Hall in slacks and untucked shirt. As I began to sit down I looked around and saw people well dressed and I felt embarrassed. I went rushed to restroom and tucked my shirt in and made sure my hair looked perfect. One lesson I learned is attending an Orchestra recital is not like going to a concert for an artist. After coming back I sat down in my seat and began to read the program guide, and found out the conductor was Hans Graf and the pianist Ingrid Fliter. A few minutes before the start of the program a few artist came out and began to tune their instruments. I saw piccolo, a pair of flutes and bassoons that I recognized because of how we went over how they looked during class. A few minutes after 8 PM the conductor walked out, and then he talked about the program that was going to be played. He then got into his position and picked up his stick and began to conduct Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major. The music starts off slow and smooth as it felt like doves flying the sky in a Disney movie. About two minutes into the piece Ingrid Fliter begins to play her piano solo. While she was playing she looked so calm and poised. I tried to picture myself in the position and couldn’t stop laughing how horrible I would sound. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 had three movements Allegro, Adagio...
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...Concert Review # 2 The second concert I attended conducted by Sidney Harth on February 21st was at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland and was actually my first time at the music hall because the first concert was cancelled and I am from the Buffalo, NY area. I can definitely say that it is one of the most beautiful buildings that I have ever seen in my life. As you walk up the stairs and begin through the large chambered doors you get the feeling an old castle were kings, queens and the royal family came to be entertained. The inside was just as fascinating as the outside it embodied a place in which no expense was spared and even gives you the subconscious feeling that you are too royalty. Furthermore on the concerts, I felt this particular concert represented music that I was not accustomed to and therefore was annoyed with at first. Yet as I began to open my mind a bit and realize that with every different note it reflected a different emotion that the original conductor was feeling, it made me curious of what else was about to come. Aaron Copland’s “Quiet City” was without a doubt my favorite piece played at this concert. It began with a quiet and slow noises of violins that made me envision a dark night when one is looking into the clearing. A dark tonight then transitions into an early morning battle or conflict as the trumpets begin to blare all throughout. Not just the title itself, but the style of the music makes me think of New York City and how lonely...
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...Concert Review: The Richmond Symphony Orchestra featuring The Richmond Ballet Amber Hisaw Regent University – Music 101 On the evening of Sunday, December 16, 2012, I had the pleasure of attending a concert I’d wanted to see for quite a while. I was delighted to attend Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, performed by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Richmond Ballet. The performance took place at Carpenter Theatre in Richmond Virginia. As I entered I felt a bit out of place. I’d never attended a performance quite like this one and I was a bit nervous. I took my seat to the left of the orchestra pit. I was thrilled to see how close I was. I had arranged for a seat near the orchestra so I could observe them as they played. The Richmond Symphony Orchestra The Richmond Symphony Orchestra was led by Mr. Steven Smith. Mr. Smith is in his second season at the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Smith has appeared as a guest conductor in orchestras not only across the United States, but all over the world as well. Mr. Smith is also a composer and has won an ASCAP award. In 2008 he was named Ohio Composer of the Year (Music & Musicians, 2012). The orchestra for The Nutcracker consisted of two piccolos, three flutes, two oboes, an English horn, two clarinets, a bass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, a timpani, a triangle, castanets, a tambourine, drums, cuckoo, quail, cymbals, bass drum tam-tam, glockenspiel, celesta, two harps, violins...
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...In my life generally music plays very significant role - makes it colorful. I have always enjoyed listening to sounds which calm me down and maintain positive emotions. Although jazz music has never been my biggest interest, after I started learning about it in class I began to wonder about phenomena of Jazz. Surprisingly I found out it made me bobbin my head and feel warm inside. The performance I attended was at B.B King Blues Club and Grill located on near Times Square. This neighborhood means you will be battling with pretty big crowd but the place was generally pleasant and accommodating. The band played in a style of Ornette Coleman, known as one of the major innovators of the free jazz movement of the 1960’s. The band consisted four saxophones (2 altos, 1 tenor, 1 baritone) two trombones, three trumpets and instruments for setting rhythm. It was beautiful to see it life, all together, performing so professionally. The pieces were easy to listen to which was unexpected to me. The two songs that caught my attention were “Lonely woman” from 1959 and “Dancing in your head” from 1988. In the song “Lonely woman” I noticed many improvisations and solos. The beginning of the song reminded me of Brass Band’s funeral march from New Olean’s style. On the other hand, in the song “Dancing in your head” I noticed that instruments were not playing together, but they were improvising. I believe this style might be called ‘cool jazz’, which we were introduce to on our last class...
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...Rochelle Emauni Pina Sorrel Hays Survey of World Music 1110 December 5, 2013 Eccentrix Talent Show Review Singing has always been a passion of mine. Since the fourth grade I was a prestigious student in concert choir, taking part in many events throughout grade school. Last Thursday, I was honored to partake in the University of West Georgia’s first official talent show hosted by the Eccentrix organization. Eccentrix is a student-based organization that host’s events such as open mic and free verse nights dedicated to the students at West Georgia. The mission is to promote an environment that is open to any race, religion, or culture where the students are able to perform a variety of talents varying from singing, dancing, playing an instrument, or even a poem of choice. When I heard about the talent show, I didn’t hesitate to say yes and audition. The night of the show I was anxious and couldn’t have been more ready to perform. The opening of the show was a wonderful experience as I sat and watched my peers perform their talents. I watched in amazement and couldn’t wait to go on stage myself. I was the second to last act, and I performed an official piece written by me. The song is called “Change your ways,” which is dedicated to an ex-boyfriend of mine. It was the first time I had ever performed apiece written by me so it was a new experience. When it was my time, I sat on stage, picked up the mic, and gave the best performance of my life. It felt so good...
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...Sheng Lu Assignment: Concert review from Faculty Artist Series Presents (on date 9/8/15) Instructor: Professor Mark Gibson September 22, 2015 That night, I went to Robert J. Werner Recital Hall listened the concert performed by Musician Steve Allee and professor of percussion Rusty Burge. The music they played is relate to Jazz, although I don’t know much about the music, I can feel the player they love music and devote their lives in it. For what I can do I think just enjoy and appreciate them bring their music to us. Also, I was impressed by these two instruments piano and vibraphone they are wonderfully connected to each other, and there is one moment I think piano and vibraphone they are designed for each other. It reminds me my teenage year in middle school, I play trumpet in school orchestra so I can understood them how much they like what they performed it becomes their friend already. But one thing I am curious about is that I was first time saw the vibraphone and I don’t know it can make the sound so special, it feels like I am in another world with that sound only. Such powerful and pure. At the same time, I realized that if I want to learn well on these two instrument how difficult it is, I have to memorize every beat and practice as many times as I can in order to prevent making mistakes. Especially, vibraphone every sing mistake will ruin the whole song due to its specialty. I like the part they played “Waltz for Tomorrow”, the tune of the song is my...
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...had to cancel due to health issues. The concert I attended was downtown, and I live downtown so the drive wasn’t far at all. I used Hilbert’s valet service that cost me $15 but I was worth it that way I wouldn’t have to waste any time looking for parking. Once I got into the building there was a little room located to the right between two sets of doors, I picked up my tickets there and entered the main lobby, there was a lot of people there, I noticed that most people were with larger groups, so I felt a little out of place because I was standing alone. I walked around and looked at the different tables that were set up with informational brochures. Once they opened the doors to the stage area the concert that was being held before, the Children’s Symphony, was released and we could go in and take our seats. As soon as I entered the area I was astonished, it was beautiful. Once I sat down I waited about 5 minutes then the concert began. I heard cymbals, tubas, French horns, trombones, bassoons, violas, cellos, violins, bass drums, timpani, violins, and many others. This whole concert was SCARY! My heart was racing almost the entire time. I don’t think I could have chosen a better concert to go to! I really enjoyed the cadenzas in the second movement. It was a nice break from the intensity of the rest of the music. I have never attended a concert so this will be my determining factor for how I judge other concerts and it defiantly set the bar high! ...
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...MUS 101: IN-1 8 July 2013 Concert Review Form/Paper “First Time for Everything” Sunday, July 07, at seven thirty, I attended my first ever Orchestra in my thirty eight years alive on this planet. The Gateway Festival Orchestra of St. Louis “50 Years and Counting” at Brookings Quadrangle or known to students as "The Quad," located on Washington University Campus. The Quad has a grass recreation area surrounded by academic buildings and was very comfortable setting for the upcoming events I will soon explain in this review. The audience was near my age with a couple groups of the younger fresh out of high school generation. For the most part everyone in attendance was casual dress attire. Throughout the performance everyone remained very quiet. The performers looked very professional and elegant but in my opinion were a tad too sophisticated my taste. The Gateway Festival Orchestra of St. Louis was established in 1964 by William Schatzkamer. With support from the two locals of the American Federation of Musicians, the Gateway Festival Orchestra was created to provide free summer concerts performed by an orchestra of 50 professional musicians playing great music from the symphonic repertoire. Each of the summer concerts includes a major symphonic work and two or three smaller works. The informal atmosphere and free admission encourages family attendance. The concert celebrated 50 years of music with a selection of pieces performed over the years, including a new...
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...Quarter 3 Concert Review I decided to go to a Jazz Ensemble Concert at Seminole State College. The performances that were given were excellent. Each of their songs had an interesting aspect that kept me very intrigued. They had a special guest named Major Bailey, a major trombonist for the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band. He performed in in the Seminole State Jazz Combo and transcribed a song called “Makin Whoopie”. He was given the oprotnity to direct this to the ensemble and have them perform it while he played lead on the trombone. Overall a this was an outstanding performance but I want to address some of my favorite and least favorite selected songs that was performed. One of my favorite songs that was performed was...
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...Assignment 3: Cultural Event Report Blaine Medvec Ray Otto World Cultures I September 7th, 2012 The event I was at was a music concert located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania called Sublime with Rome. My cousin wanted to go see one of his favorite bands called Cypress Hill. Also other bands known as Sublime and Pepper were to be attending the event. The location where it was exactly located is known as Stage AE or Stage American Eagle. Now I have been to many different concerts before but they were usually local bands in an indoor place with about 100-300 people. This one in particular was outdoor and over 5000 people. I went with my cousin, his friend and his girlfriend. Everybody except for me lived in Pittsburgh so they were more aware of what was to be expected than I was. I live about an hour away from Pittsburgh so it took us awhile to meet up with everyone as he came to pick me up. When we finally arrived in Pittsburgh, we were getting a hotel that night so we went there first. Once we checked in we waited for our friends to arrive. After about an hour of waiting, our friends Tom and Caitlin showed up. We then made our way over to the concert. When I arrived at the event I thought it would be a lot of fun. The people gathered around the stage were excited and anticipating the show. I proceeded to get some food and drink before as I knew I would probably be getting no time to leave as it would only get more and more crowded. Once we got our spot in the crowd, we simply...
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