Above is the link of the live concert this paper should be written about below is all of the questions that must be answered and explained in the 6 page essay.
1. Who are the performers? Give the title of the concert and write something about the
performers. Is it an orchestra? A choir? An ensemble? Solo artists? Why did you choose to
attend this particular performance? Tell as much as you know about the musicians that
performed – are they professionals? Students? Teachers? How long have they been
performing? Etc.
2. Describe the music that was performed on the concert. Use the musical characteristics that we
have been learning in class. What genre is the music (opera aria? Jazz song? Standard tune?
Solo instrument piece? Symphony?)
3. What style period was the music written in? What was the tempo, dynamics, texture, etc.?
Sometimes the music in a concert will be only one genre. Sometimes there will be several
genres performed. Attach the program to your critique, and then refer to the titles in the
program. For example: “Autumn Leaves” was performed by a small instrumental ensemble
(guitar, bass, and percussion). It is a standard contemporary tune. The tempo was a
moderately slow ballad. It had a very mellow sound…
4. Tell how well you think the performers interpreted the music that was on the concert. Were the
singers in tune? Did the piano player play musically and rhythmically? Do you think the
performers communicated the music as it was meant to be communicated by the composer?
5. Tell which pieces or part of the concert was most moving or enjoyable for you. If you didn’t
enjoy the concert very much, tell why you didn’t enjoy it. What could have been better? Be as
specific as you can when expressing your opinion of the performance – don’t just write
generalities like “It was nice” or “it made me feel like dancing”. Tell why the music made you
feel like dancing. Write about why you particularly enjoyed that part of the concert.