WebCT news

You may remember that we're going to be using WebCT for testing. The first test will hit in 2 weeks (on 9/12). I'll announce in class exactly what the test will cover.

PLEASE login to WebCT and nose around this week. You should be able to join (if you already aren't in it) my Music Apprec section.\

I have added a direct link to Macon State's WebCT on the righthand navbar.

I will also be adding a powerpoint presentation for the textbook section 1 that will help you study.

Writing a Concert Report

HERE is an online version of the "How to Write a Concert Report" document I was mentioning in class that is on the CD-ROM (which we don't have).

It is VERY useful - read it before you head off to a concert.

Remember, you need to do TWO reports this semester. Due date: Last day of class. I will NOT accept any late ones, and you'll be happier if you get them done early.

Why? Because everyone is way overloaded starting about the first of October.

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A former student sent this to me a few years ago. I though it was good thing to use as an outline when writing your concert reports. I do still want them as essay format (i.e. paragraphs and such), but these questions are a great way to organize your thoughts.

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1) Date of concert:
2) Name of location (theatre, city):
3) Name or performer(s):
4) Classifiation of music ensemble (Soloist, Quartet, Symphony, Bluegrass Band):
5) What style of music was performed (Classical, Romantic, Baroque, 20th century....)
6) What instruments, if any, were used in the performance?
7) How long was the performance. When did it begin?
8) How did the performers visually present themselves (costumes, sitting, standing
moving across the stage or stationary)?
9) I liked the concert because (describe):
10) I disliked the concert because (describe):
11) My favorite part of the concert was (explain):
12) Name two musical things you learned from viewing the performance that you
can apply to your own performance skills (explain):

In-Class presentation grading example

Since I was printing one to be xeroxed, I thought I'd post a version of the form that you'll be using to grade your classmates' in-class presentations:


What you'll do is circle the grade in each category, as they do the presentation. (Now, you can stop worrying about it, in case you were!)

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Music played X X X X

Source Identified X X X X

Form discussed X X X X

Instrumentation covered X X X X

Interesting tidbits X X X X

Writer/Performer info X X X X

Interesting? X X X X

Pachelbel's canon

Notice how many of the styles that he lampoons all have the same exact chord progression.

Funny, and well done.

Thanks, Stevie - I really enjoyed this.

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