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Music Performance Evaluation Guide Directions: 1. Observe one opera in full: La Boheme (Puccini) or Rigoletto (Verdi). In addition to the two operas listed in the assignment, you may also select a performance from the NPR Live in Concert List to use to complete your task. · https://www.npr.org/series/live-in-concert/ You may also use one of the following YouTube videos for your Music Performance Evaluation Guide assignment. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622 · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT_63UntRJE · Iceland Symphony Orchestra · Cornelius Meister, conductor · Arngunnur Árnadóttir, clarinet Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E flat Major · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdeqvmSq5M · Alison Balsom, trumpet Click here to access links to the operas. Study guides are provided. Format: 2. Per the rubric, you will be graded both on length and content a. Write an 800-word review of the opera or other music performance. b. Download/Use the Music Performance Evaluation Example to ensure correct formatting. c. Do not change fonts, font size or margins. (Font: Times New Roman 12) Cover page: Page 1 [10 points] Include these four lines with correct information Your First Name Your Last Name Instructors name: First Last Music Appreciation – MUSC 1101 Date: [date you submit assignment] Main Body of Critique: Write in a professional style throughout. Introduction Production facts [10 points] A. Title of the performance: (You must either underline or ITALICIZE the title.) B. Names of composer(s): See film or reference material(s) C. Name of stage director: See production or film D. Name of conductor/music director: See production or film Performance Evaluation [60 points] A. Select TWO primary performers from the opera, i.e., one male and one female. Identify each performers character name (Rigoletto, Mimi, etc.). B. Describe each performers voice in three ways: a. Vocal type (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass) b. Vocal quality (lyric, dramatic) c. Vocal tone (pleasing to hear, expressive abilities) C. Discuss each of the two performers overall effectiveness in three ways: a. Communication skills (Vocal, Facial, Emotional appeal and believability, Connection with audience b. Stage Presence c. Costume and physical characteristics D. Cite 5-6 locations in the performance. Describe what happens and your evaluation of those specific moments a. Ex: At (10:12 12:15) Mimi sings to Rigoletto. E. Other aspects. a. Discuss costumes, lighting, sets, instrumentation, film production or any aspect that impacted your opinions about the performance. Conclusion [20 points] A. Write a strong conclusion. B. Provide an overall rating scale using a Likert scale of 1-100. C. Explain why the performance received the overall review rating you gave. D. Substantiate your opinions (three-legged stool, triangulation). E. Discuss the main strengths and weaknesses. Writing Process 1. Create an outline to use as a personal guide to writing the critique. 2. Do not turn in the outline. It is only for your use Outline Example (Do not turn in) Outline (Character #1) ü Communication skills o Vocal Steve Jones (as Mr. Baker), lyrical tenor, role of baker, pleasing tone effective while swaying Jane (soprano, a cook) to fall in love o Facial excellence connection with soprano (14:01-15:48) o Emotional appeal and believability Alto/Bass duet (43:00-47:40) o Connection with audience Death scene (145:00-149:10) ü Stage Presence o Costume Cosi, dance scene with girls o Physical characteristics Baritone, Juan, powerful, on top of wall, costumes changed throughout ü Citations o Take notes as you observe the opera. o Record specific locations starting/ending points ü Conclusion o Strengths main characters voices, Cosis aria, duet, orchestra o Weaknesses chorus singers, costuming of townspeople, lighting o Overall score o Recommendations Outline (Character #2) ü Communication skills o Vocal Steve Jones (as Mr. Baker), lyrical tenor, role of baker, pleasing tone effective while swaying Jane (soprano, a cook) to fall in love o Facial excellence connection with soprano (14:01-15:48) o Emotional appeal and believability Alto/Bass duet (43:00-47:40) o Connection with audience Death scene (145:00-149:10) ü Stage Presence o Costume Cosi, dance scene with girls o Physical characteristics Baritone, Juan, powerful, on top of wall, costumes changed throughout ü Citations o Take notes as you observe the opera. o Record specific locations starting/ending points ü Conclusion o Strengths main characters voices, Cosis aria, duet, orchestra o Weaknesses chorus singers, costuming of townspeople, lighting o Overall score o Recommendations ü Writing tips o Write to communicate. o The reader has not observed the details that you are describing. o Be detailed and specific. o Use complete sentences. o Write in Active Voice