New Concert Review Worksheet
NAME:_________________________________ DATE:________________
Click on the link, or copy and paste it into a browser.
https://www.arte.tv/en/arte-concert/?country=US
Directions: Watch a live performance concert from any musical genre you prefer (if you click
where it says: search genres, you will find there are different genres: Classical, Electronic, Hip-
hop, Jazz, Pop & Rock, Metal, Opera, World Music, Performing Arts and Baroque.) and respond
the following questions. Please, make sure the concert is not less than 45 minutes. If you find a
concert that is only 30 minutes. Watch another concert for at least 20 more minutes so you can
complete the requirement. A concert should be between 45 minutes to an hour or even more, if
you find a concert you really enjoy.
Search first from the link above, but if you do not find any concert you like from the website I
gave you, then you can watch a concert from your favorite artist. Please, make sure you include
the link of your concert. It has to be a professional live performance video of a real live concert.
In addition, make sure the concert is no less than 45 minutes of duration.
Question 1: Include the link and the title of the performance. (20 points)
Question 2: What piece was your favorite? (10 points)
Describe the piece (your favorite) in two complete paragraphs (one-spaced or single spacing) The
paragraphs must have at least 8 sentences each. (30 points)
Question 3A: How would you evaluate the performance of the concert? (10 points)
Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4 Box 5
Poor Below Average Good Very Good Professional
Question 3B: Defend your box placement. Give reasons in two complete paragraphs (one-
spaced or single spacing) The paragraphs must have not less than 8 complete sentences each. (30
points)
End of the Concert Report
The following is just a sample of a concert report to guide you better. There are questions at the
end that will also assist you when completing this assignment.
Concert Report (Sample)
Use this sample as a guideline when completing this concert report
Question 1: Include the link and the title of the performance. (20 points)
Link of the performance: https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/100211-000-A/rebecca-tong-conducts-
mahler-and-mozart/
Name of the performace: Rebecca Tong Conducts Mahler and Mozart Orchestre de Paris
Question 2: What piece was your favorite? (10 points) Describe the piece (your favorite) in two
complete paragraphs (one-spaced or single spacing) The paragraphs must have at least 8 sen-
tences each. (30 points)
There were many pieces that I liked because all the pieces produced distinct sounds throughout
the performance. They ranged in different tempos while it demonstrated accelerando and de-
celerando throughout the performance. My favorite, it started with Mr. Bobby McFerrin giving a
short brief about the origin of the song. His father had an album called deep river where Haul
Johnson played a big part on bringing the spiritual tune of the songs in the album. The melody of
this song was bright and happy in some places within the song and more cool and relaxing in
other parts as the tempo changed and the notes of the trumpet were held for emphasis. There
were many dynamics used within this song. The song began with a crescendo from very soft to
very loud and then remained in this pattern until the end when the pattern was reversed. I liked
the way the performers played their own part to come up with very creative performances.
Right after the introduction about the song, the tuba, Trombone and other Aerophone instruments
start playing simultaneously for about two minutes. Then the Keyboard, the Bass, and the drum
Picked up the rhythm, respectively. At that moment, the crowd cheered and clapped. Then Mr.
Bobby join the orchestra Humming with a beautiful intro. In the middle of the song there was a
duet between the Bass and the keyboard played by Mr. Dan. He was able to synch his voice with
the orchestra as an instrument and it was outstanding. The orchestra was full of very disciplined
music professional that were playing the instruments flawlessly. The rhythm, which was continu-
ously steady seemed to get faster like a heart beat by the climax of the song. It was also at this
point that the dynamics of the song were increasingly getting louder until all instruments met at
the top with a bang and then changed the dynamics again to a moderate level until the song con-
cluded.
Question 3A: How would you evaluate the performance of the concert? (10 points)
Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Box 4 Box 5
Poor Below Average Good Very Good Professional
Question 3B: Defend your box placement. Give reasons in two complete paragraphs (one-
spaced or single spacing) The paragraphs must have not less than 8 complete sentences each. (30
points)
The overall performance was very professional because the performers seem well prepared for
the concert. They all were playing in tune. The concert had a mixture of classical and popular mu-
sic, that flowed greatly with each other. The great thing is how each instrument is different but
created a great heterogenous sound ideal (instruments with different timbres). Each instrument
was played with ease and made it pleasant to the ears. With every new musical piece that was
played it flowed great onto the next. The sounds of the guitar, drums kit, and piano, and cello
gives a powerful effect to the performance to emphasize a dark tone to the fictional story behind
the music. There was a great balance between melody and harmony. The guitar part was the
melodic one and the rest of the instruments were creating a beautiful accompaniment.
The rhythm, which was continuously steady seemed to get faster like a heart beat by the climax
of the song. It was also at this point that the dynamics of the song were increasingly getting
louder until all instruments met at the top with a bang and then changed the dynamics again to a
moderate level until the song concluded. The dynamics throughout this song were soft and then
increased to a moderate level before a decrescendo to a softer level once again. The ensemble did
a fabulous job of keeping with the beat. This concert was an enjoyable experience full of great
music and intellectually stimulating experiences of music that I would not have listened to if not
for this assignment. Diversification is an important lesson to learn when viewing music because
all music has roots from another genre and recognizing this makes you more diversified as an in-
dividual. Generally speaking, the concert was epic, and I loved everything from the rhythm, the
instruments used and the expertise of those that were performing. Furthermore, I loved the way
the performers improvised each aspect to come up with very creative performances.
Here is a list of questions to keep in mind when completing the concert report. Please, use these
questions as a guideline for you to better elaborate your paragraphs. You do not have to respond
all these questions. Just select the ones that you find will help you to complete this assignment.
What was your general reaction to the concert? How did the performance sound to you?
Was the music performed well?
Were the musicians rhythmically “together”?
Were they playing/singing in tune?
Did any instruments or voices stick out?
How would you rate the musicians’ technical ability and the energy of their performance?
Did they seem well prepared for the concert?
Which composition did you like best? Why? (e.g., what specifically did you like about the piece
itself or the way it was performed?)
Which composition did you like least? Why?
Did any of the compositions trigger an emotional response from you? What were your specific
feelings or thoughts in response to the music?
Is this type of concert experience new to you? How do you think that might influence your per-
ceptions of what you heard and observed?
What makes a performance an artistic event?
Mood (emotion conveyed by the music and performers)
Rhythm (beat, accent, tempo, meter, syncopation) How were the elements of rhythm used to cre-
ate special or interesting musical effects?
Dynamics (level of sound) Identify changes in dynamics and discuss the effect these changes cre-
ate.
Tone color or timbre (bright, brassy, warm, ringing, hollow, etc.)
Harmony/Melody Discuss the balance (or lack of it) between the melody and its "accompani-
ment." Did you hear consonance, dissonance, or a combination of both?
Motives/Themes Identify and note where individual motives and themes are first introduced and
subsequently reappear in each piece.
