Template for Alternate Concert Report-2 (1). Visual & Performing Arts

Part 1: Proof of ListeningLeave the header “Part 1: Proof of Listening” but delete everything else in this section before submitting. 
List the title and composer of each piece on the concert in bold font. You can find this information by clicking “Show More” under the description. Look and up include the composer’s birth and death dates. Indicate the musical era that the composer belonged to.  For example, the first piece would be Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9 by Hector Berlioz (1803 – 1869, Romantic Era). Please note that some segments are introductions to the performers, not musical pieces. These are indicated using the word “Meet” as in “Meet Maria Chiossi – Harp.” You do not need to write anything for these segments. Under each title, please describe each piece as you are listening to it. Your goal here is to leave no doubt in the instructor’s mind that you listened to the entire concert. Be descriptive and detailed and use musical vocabulary whenever possible and be sure to put all vocabulary in bold font to make it easier for the instructor to grade. Some things to consider: what instruments were most prominent? How does this piece reflect the common musical characteristics and trends of the musical era in which it was written? How did the piece make you feel, and why? Does this piece sound like any other musical works that you have heard?After you have discussed each of the musical pieces individually, please also address the following questions:- What did you like or dislike the most about the concert as a whole?- What were the demographics of the performers?- How did the musicians look and act while they were playing?- How did the audience react?- What was the most impressive part of the performance?- What questions came up for you as you were watching / listening?Recommended word count for this section: 400 – 500 words.
Part 2: InterviewLeave the header “Part 2: Interview” but delete everything else in this section before submitting. Interview any two people to find out what they think about “classical music” by asking them the following questions. Paraphrase their answers here. If possible, the people you choose should be from contrasting age groups. Please indicate the first name of the people you interviewed and their approximate ages along with any other demographic information that you think might be relevant such as gender or ethnicity.1) Do they ever listen to classical music? If so, when/how? 
2) Have they ever been to a classical music performance? If so, when/what/where? If not, do they think they will ever attend one in the future? Why/why not?
3) Play the person your favorite or your least favorite piece from the concert (but don’t tell them your thoughts on the piece just yet!). Ask them what they thought of it, and why? How does their reaction compare to yours?
4) How relevant do they think classical music is in today’s society, and why?Recommended word count for this section: 150 – 200 words.Part 3: Critical Thinking Leave the header “Part 3: Critical Thinking” and the questions below but delete everything else in this section before submitting. 
Please include the following written question in your report and type your answers under it.
1) Compare this experience of listening to a concert on YouTube with any live musical experience you have had. This could be a pop music concert, a choir at a religious service, a family sing-along, etc. How is hearing live music different from hearing recorded music?Type your response here.
2) What is the relevance of classical music in today’s society? Type your response here.
3) Do you think this type of music will continue to be performed and valued in the future? Why or why not? To answer this question, please reference what you observed about the demographics of the orchestra members, your interviews, and your own personal thoughts and observations.
Recommended word count for this section: 100 – 200 words per question.