A Concertgoers Guide - Softcover

Introduction. 1. PREPARING FOR THE CONCERT. Overall Physical Issues - Calendars, Tickets, Parking, Maps. How to Prepare for the Concert Review: Before the Concert. Program Notes and Pre-Concert Talks. Musical Ensembles. Types of Musical Writing - Definitions and Checklists. 2. AT THE CONCERT AND BEYOND: WRITING YOUR CONCERT REVIEW. How to Take Notes. After the Concert - The Rough Draft. Essay-Writing Strategies. The Draft. Sample Reviews. Sample Concert Programs. Appendix: Opera Companies, Orchestras, and Festivals. Annotated Bibliography.

Students often struggle to engage with music that is often times foreign to them and subsequently communicate their experience in a written assignment. A CONCERTGOER'S GUIDE gives students a complete reference tool for successfully writing concert reviews and response papers.