APA (edition "APA 6") English and Literature

writing a concert report

I hope you are safe and healthy. As you know, your final project is due by October 20. Normally, this project would consist of you attending a concert and then writing a concert report based on your experience. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, you are not required to attend an event in person. Instead, you are to watch a full, unedited concert online that fulfills the requirements and then write about that, as if you were there. If you are having trouble finding an event, here are several links that contain acceptable streams/concerts for this project:City Music Foundation: http://www.citymusicfoundation.org (Links to an external site.)

New West Symphony: https://newwestsymphony.org/live-online-events/ (Links to an external site.)

Chicago Presents: Anthony McGill: https://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu/concert-stream-anthony-mcgill-clarinet (Links to an external site.)

Snake River Music Festival: https://www.dercumcenter.com (Links to an external site.)

London Oriana Choir: https://www.londonoriana.com (Links to an external site.)

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.bergenphilive.no/concert-archive/ (Links to an external site.)

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/watch-and-listen/ (Links to an external site.)

London Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.lpo.org.uk/online-concert-archive.html (Links to an external site.)

New York Philharmonic: https://nyphil.org/playson (Links to an external site.)

If you choose something on your own, that’s fine too – just make sure it conforms to the guidelines I’ve posted for the project, and run it by me for approval.

utcomeType of Concert Experience Attended

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

The concert program attended was of the type specified in the project assignment descriptors and was appropriate for the project assignment.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Good

The concert program attended was somewhat of the type specified in the project assignment descriptors and was somewhat appropriate for the project assignment.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

The concert program attended was not of the type specified in the project assignment descriptors and was not appropriate for the project assignment.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

No concert program attended.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Appropriate Musical Terminology

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

Extensive and accurate use of appropriate musical terminology and vocabulary taken from the text and the class activities.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Good

Adequate use of appropriate musical terminology and vocabulary taken from the text and the class activities with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

Little to some use of appropriate musical terminology and vocabulary taken from the text and the class activities with a variable degree of accuracy.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

No use of appropriate musical terminology.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of the Concert Repertoire

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

Impressive discussion of the works performed on the program.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Good

Adequate discussion of the works performed on the program.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

Little to some discussion of the works performed on the program.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

No discussion of the works performed on the program.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePerformance Evaluation

60.0 to >53.0 pts

Excellent

Insightful evaluation of the quality of the performance.

53.0 to >47.0 pts

Good

Adequate evaluation of the quality of the performance.

47.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

Little to some evaluation of the quality of the performance.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

No evaluation of the quality of the performance.

60.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Experience

60.0 to >53.0 pts

Excellent

Thoughtful and insightful personal description of the concert experience to the student attending.

53.0 to >47.0 pts

Good

Adequate personal description of the concert experience to the student attending.

47.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

Little to some personal description of the concert experience to the student attending.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

No personal description of the concert experience to the student attending.

60.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Structure of the Concert Report

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

Organization and structure are clear and easy to follow. Transitions are elegant and smooth.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Good

Organization and structure can reasonably be followed. Transitions are adequate.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Fair

Organization and structure are not clear and/or not easy to follow. Transitions need improvement.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and/or lack transition of thoughts.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat of the Concert Report

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

Report follows all designated guidelines and is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Fair

Report follows some designated guidelines and/or is over/under the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Good

Report follows most designated guidelines and/or is over/under the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

Report lacks many to most elements of correct specified formatting and/or is inadequate or excessive in length.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Punctuation, and Spelling

30.0 to >26.0 pts

Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

26.0 to >23.0 pts

Fair

Report contains some grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

23.0 to >0.0 pts

Good

Report contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

0.0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirements

Report contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

30.0 pts

Total Points: 300.0