DIRECTIONS Title: Recorded/Live Popular Music Concert Report (Essay) Overview: Recorded and live performances are invaluable to the understanding and appreciation of music. They provide students with an opportunity to see amateur/professional musicians at work, as well as provide context for class discussions. Each student is required to either attend a live concert or view a recorded performance of a popular music artist and write a concert report (essay of at least 500 words) that assesses carefully the musical elements of the performance. Details: The purpose of this assignment is to: x identify and describe the elements of music. x demonstrate listening skills through identification of musical elements within the music. x identify basic musical vocabulary. x experience a recorded RU liYe SeUfRUPaQce Rf a ³SRSXlaU PXVic´ aUWiVW. Requirements: Each student is required to either attend a live concert or view a recorded performance (e.g., DVD, YouTube, etc.) of a popular music artist (e.g., rock, hip hop, salsa, etc.) and write a concert report (essay of at least 500 words) that assesses carefully the musical elements of the performance. Proper citation is required if a recorded performance is selected. Students who opt for a live performance of a popular music artist must submit a photocopy of the program cover (when available). The essay must be double-spaced and use Times New Roman, 12 Point Font. A sample report (essay) and sample outline (for note taking during the performance) will be provided in the weeks to come. A rubric will be used to assess the essay (See Attachment) Check the calendar for due dates. Resources: Students are required to submit this writing assignment to Tutor.com. In addition, each student will be required to turn in the TXWRU¶V cRPPeQWV ZiWh Whe fiQal dUafW Rf Whe aVVigQPeQW aV SURRf WhaW he/Vhe Pade XVe Rf Whe VeUYice. The fiQal YeUViRQ PXVW alVR be VXbPiWWed XViQg BlackbRaUd¶V SafeAssign tool. References: DVDs of recorded concerts are available in most libraries; however, you may want to consider watching a performance on websites sites that offer full length concerts or snippets of a concert (e.g., YouTube, etc.). Students who opt for a live performance of a popular music artist may want to look in your local paper for live events held in the area. NOTES : (Orchestra, Chamber Music, Solo Recital) Date of Concert: Place of Concert: Name of group(s) performing: Briefly describe the concert setting (hall, performers’ dress). Were concert programs provided? _yes no. If yes, attach a copy. Were program notes provided? _yes no. Were there any spoken remarks about the concert? ___ yes _no. Could you follow the order of the concert? _yes ___ no. Were there any aspects of concert conventions that surprise you? N/A Which? _________________________________________________ Which genres of music were performed? Rock and Pop Did you read about any of the works performed? _yes no. If yes, where? _program notes ___textbook ___ outside reading Were any of the works programmatic (with literary or pictorial associations)? _yes no. If yes, which? What historical eras were represented on the program? ___ pre-1600 ___Baroque _ _ Classical _ _ Romantic 20th century Choose two works from the program. Name the composer, the work, and the movement (if applicable), and compare the works in the following outline. FIRST WORK Composer: Bon Jovi Title: Movement or Section: not sure Melody: not sure Rhythm/Meter: Triple Texture: Homophonic Tempo: Adagio (Slow and stately) Dynamics: Beginning starts slow, picks up beat to loud, goes back to slow Instruments: guitars, keyboards, drums, vocal Mood: Passionate, Energetic, Sad Other: n/a SECOND WORK Composer: Bon Jovi Title: Livin’ On A Prayer Movement or Section: First movement (brisk and lively) Melody: Unsure Rhythm/Meter: Quadruple Texture: Homophonic Tempo: Allegro (Very fast) Dynamics: Loud (Forte), opening Soft (Lento) Instruments: Drums, Guitars, Keyboards, Vocal Mood: Energetic, Lively, Uplifting Other: Structure: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Chorus, Chorus What was your overall reaction to the concert? _ _ enjoyed it a lot ___ enjoyed it somewhat ___ did not enjoy it much ___ did not enjoy it at all What did you like about it? I’m a huge Bon Jovi – so anything that has to do with Bon Jovi music I’m all for it. The recorded concert was as expected full of energy and overall lively. My favorite song in this concert is Always (it just has so much meaning to it – even watching the music video makes you feel like you’re experiencing what is happening) What did you not like about it? Loved everything about it! Other comments: N/A Purchase the answer to view it
