MUSC 2101 Concert Reviews
MUSC 2101 Concert Reviews
. Overview of MUSC 2101 Concert Reviews
a. List all musicians who performed (if it is a group, you do not have to list
individual musicians). Please remember to list all performers, not just the
soloist(s)
b. Where did the concert take place?
c. When did the concert take place?
d. Why did this concert take place? Was it part of a tour? Was it for educational
purposes? Was it a part of a larger concert season? etc…
2. Elements of Music
a. List any/all instruments being played during this concert (including voice)
b. What type of music was being performed?
c. What kind of ensemble was on stage? Solo? Duet? Trio? Quartet? Etc…
d. Describe the music being performed using terminology we have discussed in
class.
3. Your opinion of the concert
a. What piece(s) did you like? Why?
b. What piece(s) did you not you like? Why?
c. Would you go again? Why/Why not?
Concert Review Rubric for MUSC 2101 Concert Reviews
By the appropriate deadlines (see Course Syllabus) turn in Concert Reviews which will
be graded using the following rubric. Criteria
MUSC 2101 Concert Reviews
Unacceptable
0 Points
Needs Improvement
5
Acceptable
7 Points
Good
9 Points
Excellent
10 Points
1
Performers
Does not reference soloist
or ensemble
References both soloist,
conductor and/or
ensemble specifically but
provides no name
References both
soloist, conductor and/or
ensemble specifically but
provides name of only one
Includes name of soloist,
conductor or ensemble but
not both
Includes names of all
soloists, conductor(s)
and ensembles
2
Context
Provides no context for the
performance
Provides little context for
the performance
Provides some context for
the performance
Provides good context for
the performance
Provides clear context
for the performance
including time, place
and reason for concert
3
Music Description
The text contains no
musical description.
The text contains limited
facts and examples related
to the topic. The text may
fail to offer a conclusion.
The text provides facts,
definitions, details,
quotations, and examples
that attempt to develop and
explain the topic. The
conclusion merely restates
the development.
The text provides
relevant facts,
definitions, concrete
details, quotations, and
examples that develop
and explain the topic.
The conclusion ties to
and supports the
information/explanation.
The text provides
significant facts,
definitions, concrete
details, and examples
that fully develop and
explain the topic. The
conclusion provides
insight to the
implications, explains
the significance of the
topic, and projects to the
future, etc.
4
Writer’s Opinion
The text does not contain a
writer’s opinion.
The text contains an
unclear opinion that
suggests a vague position.
The text attempts a
structure
and organization to
support the position.
The text introduces a an
opinion but may not be
supported by evidence of
descriptions.
The text has a
structure and organization
that is aligned with the
claim.
The text introduces an
opinion that is clearly
arguable and takes an
identifiable position on the
performance. The text has
an effective structure and
organization that is aligned
with the claim.
The text introduces a
compelling opinion that
is clearly arguable and
takes a purposeful
position on the
performance. The report
has a structure and
organization that is
carefully crafted to
support the opinion.
5
Length
The text is
significantly less than
400 words.
The text is significantly more
than 600 words.
The text is a little
less than 400 words.
The text is a little more than
600 words.
The text is between
400 and 600 words in
length.
6
Structure
The text has no identifiable
structure.
The text has limited
structure which does not
facilitate communication
and comprehension.
The text has an emerging
formal structure which
attempts to facilitate
communication and
comprehension.
The text has a clear
structure which facilitates
communication and
comprehension.
The text has an excellent
formal structure which
facilitates
communication and
comprehension.
7
Writing Mechanics
Text is unreadable due to
multiple inaccuracies in
Standard English
conventions of usage and
mechanics.
Text contains numerous
grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors. The
style of writing does not
facilitate effective
communication.
Text includes some
grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors that
distract the reader.
Text is largely free of
grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors. The
style of writing
generally facilitates
communication.
Text is free of
grammatical, spelling
or punctuation errors.
The style of writing
facilitates
communication.
8
Appropriate use of three planes of
listening.
Does not utilize the three
planes of listening in the
review.
Text fails to demonstrates
a basic understanding of
the different planes of
listening. The review does
not contain elements from
all three planes of
listening.
Text demonstrates a basic
understanding of the
different planes of
listening. The review does
not contain elements from
all three planes of
listening.
Text demonstrates a clear
understanding of the
different planes of
listening. The review
contains elements from all
three planes, but particular
focus is not given to the
musical plane.
Text demonstrates a
clear understanding of
the different planes of
listening. The review
contains elements from
all three planes, but
particular focus is given
to the musical plane.
9
Use of Course Terminology
and Appropriate Writing
Style
Text fails to use an
appropriate vocabulary
or tone.
The text illustrates a
limited or
inconsistent tone and
awareness of topicspecific vocabulary.
The text illustrates an
emerging awareness of
formal tone and topicspecific vocabulary.
The text presents a formal,
objective tone and uses
precise language and topicspecific vocabulary to
manage the complexity of
the topic.
The text presents an
engaging, formal, and
objective tone and uses
sophisticated language
and topic- specific
vocabulary to manage
the complexity of the
topic.
10
Selfie and/or
Selfie and scan of
program not included
Scan of selfie OR program
included but not both
Selfie and scan of
program included
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