Post Concert Evaluation

Answer the following questions. Write in essay form (4-5 sentences) This is worth 20% of your
final grade. You will turn in your essay questions and listening evaluation on Monday, October
23rd.
Bad example: We played pretty good. I liked Thriller the best. It was a cool song. We played
together. Tuning was ok, but could use some help.
Better example: I felt this was a good performance. We played with good phrasing and
dynamics, especially in Thriller from measures 28-45. As I listened to the recording, the low
strings really helped to support the high string melodies, which made for a balanced
performance.

1. What were the strongest elements of our performance? Explain why. Be specific.
2. What elements need improvement? Explain why. Be specific.
3. What was my role in the process from rehearsal to performance? What did I do to
contribute to the entire process from sight-reading to performance and what could I have
done better if I had one more performance opportunity to play?
4. What did I enjoy most about this concert? What contributed to that?
5. Share comments from parents, friends, or teachers about the performance. (ask them!)

Musical Elements Word Bank (To include in your essay answers)

Intonation: (are we in tune, if not, what happened?)
Rhythm/Tempo: Did we keep a steady beat? Did we hold out notes/rests for the correct length
of time?
Articulation: Did we do legato/staccato correctly?
Dynamics: Did we respond to dynamic markings? Did we have good control?
Phrasing: Did we sensitively use musical nuance to indicate phrase structure? Did we end
phrases with control of bow and articulation?
Balance: Were we sensitive to the needs of other parts?
Style: Did we play each song with the appropriate style?
Tone: Did the orchestra play with characteristic tone for the piece? Did individual sections play
with good tone on their instrument?
Entrances/Cutoffs: Did we start phrases together? Did we end phrases together?
 Name: ____________________________

1. What were the strongest elements of our performance? Explain why. Be specific.
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2. What elements need improvement? Explain why. Be specific.
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3. What was my role in the process from rehearsal to performance? What did I do to
contribute to the entire process from sight-reading to performance and what could I have
done better if I had one more performance opportunity to play?
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4. What did I enjoy most about this concert? What contributed to that?
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5. Share comments from parents, friends, or teachers about the performance. (ask them!)
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 Post-Concert Evaluation Notes
Use this space to take notes while you listen. Have your music next to you while you listen and
mark measure numbers when you hear things. You will use these notes for your concert
evaluation questions.
Word Bank
Intonation/Pitch Tempo Articulation Dynamics Phrasing
Balance Blend Style Tone Energy
Entrance/Cutoffs Tone Color Rhythms Contrast Expression

Song #1 ____________________________

Song #2 ______________________________