Visual and Performing Arts: Concert Review and Report

Tips for Concert ReportsGoals:1. To encourage students to experience a broader range of live performances2. To help students talk about music intelligentlyGeneral InformationSee your syllabus for the types of concerts that are acceptable. Four concert reports arerequired, two are due by midterms (October 10), the other by the last day of class (December 7).A list of concerts sponsored by the Department of Music for Fall Semester 2017 may be found atauburn.edu/music.Additionally, tickets for the event may be purchased online at auburn.edu/music/tickets. Ticketsfor students range from $5 - $10, and the concert venues include locations on the Auburn campusand performance venues in the Auburn/Opelika area.Students in this section of Music Appreciation are highly encouraged to attend concerts fromSeptember 7 – October 19, November 10-30, and the student Opera Workshop production oneither November 7 or 12.Students may elect to attend APPROVED concerts in Atlanta, Montgomery, Columbus, etc.however, instructor approval must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the event.Title of pieces: use italics.Double-space: 2-3 pages (or as many as it takes, shorter is often better!)Every Concert Report must have documentation attached to be accepted. A signed,EMBOSSED program must be turned in with your concert report. Some students take notesduring the concert to help them remember the compositions performed. Other students take notesduring the concert listing what they like and dislike so they have reasons to support their choiceof best liked and least liked composition.This is a great site for a list of common musical terms and concepts you may find helpful whenwriting your report.