AP/IB Music Theory
Name_____________________________________
Concert Report: Instrumental Music
Orchestra, Band, Chamber music, Solo recital
Concert Setting
Date of concert: ________________________________
Place of concert: ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of group(s) performing: _________________________________________________________________
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Briefly describe the concert setting (hall, performers’ dress, etc):
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Were concert programs provided? _____ yes _____ no. If yes, attach a copy.
Were program notes provided? _____ yes _____ no
Were there any spoken remarks about the concert? _____ yes _____ no. If yes, describe briefly what was said.
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Were there any aspects of concert conventions that surprised you? If yes, which? _______________________
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Concert Music
Which genres of music were performed (such as symphony, sonata, etc)?
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What historical eras were represented on the program?
_____ pre-1600
_____ Baroque
_____ Classical
_____ Romantic
_____ 20th century
Choose two works from the program (if the piece has multiple movements, choose one). Compare the works in
the following outline:
First Work
Second Work
Composer: ______________________________________
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Title:
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Movement
or Section:_____________________________________
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Melody:
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Rhythm/
Meter: ______________________________________
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Harmony: ______________________________________
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Texture:
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Tempo:
Dynamics: ______________________________________
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Instruments: _____________________________________
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Mood:
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Other:
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What was your overall reaction to the concert?
_____ enjoyed it a lot _____ enjoyed it somewhat
_____ did not enjoy it much _____ did not enjoy it at all
What did you like about it? ___________________________________________________________________
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What did you not like about it? ________________________________________________________________
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Other comments: ___________________________________________________________________________
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