Concert response
you just need to pick two songs from the attached list of songs and answer the questions in the example provided
Concert Response Questions/Points:
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Please list the title/ensemble and corresponding date of the MUS 121 concert you
attended. -
Name one piece/movement/song at the concert (including the composer). In 2-3
sentences, with precise and specific detail, discuss the technical (dynamics, tempo, etc.)
and emotional (somber, happy, etc.) aspects of that piece/movement/song . -
Name a second piece/movement/song at the concert (including the composer) that
contrasts to that of question #2. In 2-3 sentences, with precise and specific detail,
discuss the technical (dynamics, tempo, etc.) and emotional (somber, happy, etc.)
aspects of that piece/movement/song. -
In 2-3 sentences, regarding what you saw at the concert: discuss the instruments
(individual and families), performers (Were they focused? Did they enjoy performing?),
and—if present—the conductor (What did you notice about this conductor?) - Overall, did you enjoy the concert? Why or why not?
Example of a GOOD Concert Response (no portion of this may be copied in part or whole):
- Huxford Symphony Orchestra, October 27, 2018.
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Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber. Emotionally, this piece of music was very sad. I
think it would fit well at a funeral. The piece began with a very slow tempo and quiet
dynamic (which never really changed during the piece). -
“Main Theme” from Star Wars by John Williams. This work was VERY exciting with a
very triumphant emotion/character. The tempo remained fairly steady throughout.
The dynamics, however, started loud, then alternated between loud and quiet until the
piece ended (with noticeable crescendos and decrescendos connecting those sections). -
The large orchestra primarily had instruments from the string family, but I also saw
brass, woodwinds, and percussion (including a timpani!). The violinists seemed like they
enjoyed performing and the tall conductor, though very serious, obviously loved getting
to conduct this concert. -
Overall, I liked the concert. It had a few slower moments but was mostly intriguing! I
might not listen to this music in my car, but I wouldn’t mind listening to it while studying
attending another live concert!