As a part of this course, you are required to attend a concert of classical musi

As a part of this course, you are required to attend a concert of classical music such as an orchestra, chamber group, soloist or opera. You may attend events by a classical ensemble such as any of the following:
Utah Symphony; summer concert series (so many diverse options!): https://utahsymphony.org/schedule/
Utah Festival Opera: https://utahfestival.org/
(Note, only operas or classical music performances count – This summer those are The Magic Flute, Carmen, The Tenderland, Beyond Carmen, Michael Ballam Vocal Competition and Carmina Burana).
Salt Lake Symphony Days of ’47 concerts: http://www.saltlakesymphony.org/
If you live outside of Utah, there is most likely a local symphony in your town that will host similar events. If you are unsure if an event fulfills the criteria of being a classical music concert, email me to ask if it’s appropriate. If you choose to review a concert that is NOT classical music, you’ll receive zero points. To be safe, use the options above or email me!
For the report:
Take notes on paper/in a notebook during the concert, and complete your report soon after the event. The best reports are always done while the concert is fresh in your mind.
There will be a program for the concert, even if it’s digital. Be sure to write about every piece that is performed on the concert. Name the musicians (you don’t need to list the entire orchestra, but if there is a conductor, soloist, or small ensemble, name each of the musicians individually when you talk about what they performed).
Your concert report must be two (2) pages minimum, double-spaced, 12 point font, and submitted as a Word document or PDF.
Your report should be as specific and thoughtful as possible. For example, a response like, “In this concert there was a lot of harmony and the players were really good” is pointlessly vague since we don’t know what kind of harmony and in which piece it happened. Refer to specific moments in the music and specific pieces and comment on them in detail. For example, “I noticed that the harmony in the second piece seemed minor during the soloist’s section and major when the piano came back in” is better because it shows you were paying attention and that you understand the vocabulary.
Suggested report format:
1st paragraph: Introduction of the concert you watched. Name the pieces of music performed and the musicians. If it’s an orchestra, you don’t need to name each player, you can just say “The Utah Symphony.” If there is a conductor, soloist(s), or small ensemble, name each of the musicians individually when you talk about what they performed.
Body paragraphs (should be 3-5 paragraphs depending on the program): list each piece performed and describe in detail what you heard. Use the language from the first three weeks of class to refer to the melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, form, musical expression, instruments, ensembles, etc. that you hear and see in the performances you review. You can also express your opinions about the music and performers.
Final paragraph: wrap up your final thoughts about the concert and what you learned.