NAME:
Roots Music Event Report
Directions: This data sheet is intended to help you collect and organize your responses to the
event you attended. Fill out one form for each event you attend. If possible, take a few photos
of the event (ask first and never take flash photos while people are performing). Then, type a 1-2
page essay about the event at the end of this form. Additional forms are available on the class
web site.
General
Event title:
Type of event: (concert, dance, etc.)
Name of venue where the event was held:
Address:
Web site:
Date and time:
Cost:
How did you travel to the event?
How did you find out about the event?
Demographics of performers
(use this category for concert or dance musicians)
Number of performers:
Gender:
Approximate age:
Ethnicity:
Language(s) spoken or sung:
Were they professional musicians?
Demographics of participants
(use this category for dancers or musicians at a jam session or open mic)
Approximate number: _______
Gender breakdown (approximate):
_____% male
_____% female
Ethnicity (did one group predominate, or was it mixed?):
Age breakdown (approximate):
_____% under 17
_____% 17-30
_____% 30-50
_____% over 50
Language(s) spoken:
Demographics of audience
(use this category for people who were primarily listening)
Approximate number: _______
Gender breakdown (approximate):
_____% male
_____% female
Ethnicity (did one group predominate, or was it mixed?):
Age breakdown (approximate):
_____% under 17
_____% 17-30
_____% 30-50
_____% over 50
Language(s) spoken:
Timeline
List the main things that happened at the event, giving approximate times:
Musical review
Which instruments were used in the event, if any? Was anyone singing?
Did the performers or anyone else there explain how they learned the music or where it came
from? Did they make claims about its authenticity as roots music?
Was anything particularly moving or meaningful to you? Explain.
Write a few adjectives describing the music at the event.
What do you think about the quality of the musical performance? Was the music polished and
professional, or was it more rough and amateurish?
What did you like best about the music?
What did you like least about the music?
Was anyone dancing? Did you dance? Did the music make you want to dance?
Friendliness
Did you know anyone there, or were you alone?
Did the performers or anyone else explain what was going on?
Did you talk to anyone there?
Were people friendly to you?
If the event was participatory, did people encourage you to take part?
Did people at the event seem to be having a good time?
Were food or drink available for purchase?
Was alcohol available for purchase?
Was the event a potluck?
How did people dress?
Would you recommend a similar event to a friend? Would you go again yourself?
Miscellaneous
Did anything odd or unexpected happen?
Is there anything else significant that wasn’t included in these questions?
Essay
Write a 1-2 page essay (double spaced) that summarizes your experiences at this event. You
don’t need to incorporate all the details in your event report—just put in whatever tells a good
story and is relevant to the class. If you have a few photos that would help illustrate the event,
please attach them as well.