For these assignments, you will attend formal professional or high-level academic classical music
concerts and operas and review them. A listing of eligible performances is included on Canvas under Pages and
will be updated periodically. If you have conflicts with these events, or anticipate difficulty with
tickets or transportation, consult with the instructor as soon as possible. Should an emergency
situation arise where you are unable to attend one of the listed events, consult with the instructor
for other possibilities.
Your goal for this assignment is to demonstrate your command of the vocabulary and concepts
learned in the class. I encourage you to seek and read reviews of similar concerts for ideas, however
you should personalize your paper to include your own reactions, opinions, and experiences.
Some questions you may wish to consider:
Was the particular combination of pieces effective?
Which aspects made each piece unique? E.g. orchestration, form, style, texture, dynamics, word
painting, motives and themes, etc.
Were there notable performances of individual players or soloists, chorus, etc.?
Was the conductor effective in communicating with the audience and orchestra?
Was there information provided in the program that enhanced your enjoyment of the performance?
How did the music you heard compare to music discussed in class?
Things to leave out of your paper or discussion:
Direct quotations from the program, Wikipedia, or similar academic sources
Discussions irrelevant to the musical experience (e.g. how much trouble you had finding parking)
In order to complete each paper you must attend the COMPLETE performance I will be looking for
your discussion of the beginning and end of the programs. Be aware that these concerts and operas
generally start promptly at the announced time so BE EARLY. Give yourself enough time to get to
the venue, park, get your tickets, find your seats and read the program. Generally, once the
performance begins audience members not in their seats will be held outside the auditorium until
an intermission or break in the program. There are often one or more intermissions, so do not leave
before the entire program is complete. Submitting a paper on a concert you did not fully attend
constitutes ACADEMIC DISHONESTY and will be dealt with as such.
FORMAT AND DUE DATES: Papers must be submitted in a Microsoft Word file on the appropriate
section on Canvas (NOT PDF). The paper should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced,
twelve point Times New Roman font. See course schedule for individual due dates, HOWEVER each
paper should be submitted no later than one week after the respective performance. This is
to ensure that the event is fresh while writing the paper. Late papers will not be accepted.
PROGRAMS from the performances should be retained for use in writing the paper. Please ensure
that you use the appropriate names of the performers and pieces in your discussions. Be aware that
some program books include information for multiple concerts, so be sure to consult the correct
section.
STUDENT TICKETS: The Louisiana Philharmonic offers student rush tickets for $10, available at
the box office on the night of each performance as well as a pass for $25 which entitles the holder to
one seat at all classics concerts for the season, pending availability. The New Orleans Opera
Association also offers student tickets at a discount, depending on the seating area (starting around
$15). However they also offer a student pass for the season. Friends of Music concerts are free for
all students with ID. The Musaica concerts are free, although cash donations are recommended.
Be sure to double check with the organization’s website to verify dates, times, and locations. Tickets
are not guaranteed, so plan to arrive early or obtain tickets in advance.
TRANSPORTATION will not be provided, however any student anticipating difficulty attending a
concert should consult with the instructor as soon as possible.
PAPER RUBRIC
Formatting and length 10%
Spelling and grammar 15%
Content, beginning to end coverage 40%
Use of vocabulary and class concepts 35%
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