Concert Analysis
• Briefly describe the event . In the opening sentences or even in the title, you might summarize the general experience. Avoid naming all of the titles of compositions in this paragraph. Questions to address in the body of the review in no particular order:
• What about this experience was new or different for you?
• What impressed you about this concert experience and why?
• Which selection appealed to you the most? Explain what it was about the music performance that made it stand out. Be specific – pitch, rhythm, intonation, blend, balance, etc.
• If there was a selection that you did not enjoy, why didn’t you enjoy it? Be specific about the music!
• What was your opinion about the musical performance and the group’s presentation of the music? How did the audience respond? How well did the performers work together?
• Your conclusion should summarize your overall impression of the concert. Above all, review the musical elements of the performance. Reports which include analysis of musical elements and the above criteria will be given full credit.
