Post Concert Evaluation
Answer the following questions in essay form allowing one paragraph per question.
Remember that a paragraph is at least 4-5 sentences. This paper is worth 25 points.
Requirements:
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Paper must be typed, single-space, 12-point times font (it’s what you are reading)
and use standard margins. Hand-written copies will not be accepted.
Use proper grammar and spelling.
Use music terms to your ability level. Use specific examples.
Bad example: We played pretty good. I liked Thriller the best. It was a cool song. We
played together. Tuning was ok, but could use some help.
Better example: I felt this was a very good performance. We played with good phrasing
and dynamics, especially in Thriller from measures 28-45. As I listened to the recording,
the low voices really helped to balance the high voiced melodies, which also made for a
balanced performance.
Concert Title_______________________________ Concert Date____________
1. What were the strongest elements of our program? Explain why. Be specific.
2. What elements need improvement on our program? Explain why. Be specific.
3. What was my role in the process from rehearsal to performance? What did I
do to contribute to the entire process from sight-reading to performance and what
could I have done better if I had one more performance opportunity to play?
4. What did I enjoy most about this performance or event? What contributed to
that?
5. Share comments from parents, friends or teachers about the performance
(ask them!). If this was a festival, make observations you have about other
groups you saw perform using adjudication forms.
6. Turn in this form and adjudication forms with your paper.
Musical Elements to include in your discussion:
Intonation: (are we playing in tune, if not, what happened?) Rhythm/Tempo: Did
we keep a steady beat? Did we hold out notes/rests for the correct length of time?
Articulation: Solid entrances and clean releases. Did we respond to legato/staccato
or other markings? Dynamics: Did we respond to dynamic markings? Did we have
good control? Phrasing: Did we sensitively use musical nuance to indicate phrase
structure? Did we end phrases with control of breath and articulation? Balance:
Were we sensitive to the needs of the other parts? Blend: Individual voices sticking
out? Style: did we play each song with the appropriate style? Tone: Did the band
play with characteristic tone for the piece? Did individual sections play with good
tone on their instrument? Entrances/Cutoffs: Did we start phrases together? Did we
cutoff together?
Papers are due at the start of class on Monday, November 9, 2015.
Late evaluations are accepted with reduced grade.
Rev. 10/15 erl
Post Concert Evaluation
Intonation/Pitch
Tempo
Word Bank
Articulation
Dynamics
Phrasing
Balance
Blend
Style
Energy
Tone
Entrances/cutoffs Timbre/Tone
Rhythms
Contrast
Expression
Color
BLANK SPACE TO TAKE NOTES WHILE LISTENING
Rev. 10/15 erl