Elements in The Pirate of Penzance Performance by The National G&S Opera Company

Concert Report Guidelines For this assignment you are to attend a concert and report back with a written report, using some of your new understanding from this course. It is to be descriptive and should include some references to what you have learned in this class. Acceptable concerts 1. A sit down concert (no posh pits). 2. Live performers of more traditional instruments (no (turntables or Midi sequencers, unless they are in (concert with live performers). 3. Style of music is less important than the fact that you are there only to listen. (no dancing, imbibing, eating, etc.) 4. Preferably a concert of music not normally in your usual listening milieu. 5. Concert must be attended during the current semester. What to look for Review the items listed below. While it is important to be supportive of the performers and allow yourself to continue to simply enjoy the music, some added levels of appreciation and sensitivity can make your experience richer. Contents of the Report Be sure to include enough descriptive material to let me know what it is exactly that you heard—relate the musical activities to your knowledge of music theory (rhythm, melody, harmony, instrumentation, historical period). What was surprising, if anything? What was done well? What was done poorly? What was your personal reaction to the music? If it was an ensemble, were the performers listening to or communicating with each other? What did you like about it or not like about it? Length and date due You paper should be 400-500 words, and it is due the week before the final week of the course. Earlier is OK. ENJOY the concert!