CLASSICAL CONCERT REPORT

You must attend 2 concerts this semester. One of the concerts must be Classical the other Jazz. A classical concert is one that features wind band music, opera, orchestra, or choral groups.

You must include the ticket or program for this concert, or take a picture of yourself at the concert. You must attach the picture or paste it into the document to receive credit.

Write your report in essay format. You must answer all questions to receive credit. Your report should be at least 2 pages in length, double spaced, no larger than 12 point font.

1. Date of concert attended (you must attend a concert during the same semester that you take this class) 2. What was the name of the group(s) that performed?

3. Where was this concert held? Please describe the hall.

4. What type of music was played at this concert?

5. List all of the pieces that were performed, including the composer's names.

6. Select 4 pieces that interested you from the entire concert and write 1 paragraph for each of those pieces (this section will be at least 4 paragraphs long). Provide a narrative of your observations concerning such elements as melody, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, instrumentation, texture, form, etc. Describe the major musical characteristics of each piece, including the solos, tempo, dynamics, instrumentation, or themes, etc.

7. Describe the musicians. What instruments were played?

8. What were your most favorite and least favorite pieces of the night? Describe what you liked and disliked about them.

9. Would you attend another concert of this type? Why or why not?

Please note: I cannot open WPS or WPD files. Send the reports as Word, RTF, OTD, Pages, or PDF files.