What to Write?Consider how etiquette, decorum, audience interaction, visual presentation, staging,and the spatial layout of the concert reflect both the music being made there and thebroader cultural values being transmitted/reinforced/challenged. 5 points.A few suggestions and questions to stimulate thought: At classical concerts, printedprograms are often distributed that give an overview of the music: read those beforethe concert begins. Not only do they transmit ‘detail’ (e.g., performing forces, historicalcontext, form, technique, style), they implicitly transmit a series of cultural values andassumptions. This is a chance to use your ear (which you’ve been training thissemester), the knowledge you’ve gained about music history, and your criticalfaculties. What comparisons or connections can you draw between what you hear inconcert and what you’ve studied this semester? Your writing should include sometechnical details you are able to catch during the concert, such as the genre, form,dynamics, tempo, as well as the presentation of the performer and the stagepresence. (8 points) The nature of your observations depends, to some extent, on theconcert you choose. Whatever you choose, use your new musical vocabularies todescribe what you hear and perceive in greater depth. 5 points (for correct andextensive use of musical vocabulary you learned in the course)3. What Not to Write* Your prose should be formal, scholarly, analytic; not chatty, casual, journalistic—i.e.no blow-by-blow recap of details.* Avoid lengthy autobiographical/anecdotal passages. Although personal impressionscan spark your thought process, the paper is primarily about the concerts, not aboutyou. Steer clear of: the merely personal (e.g., “The vibe made me feel super mellow…”)and opinionated (“Kanye blew me away, he’s totally a genius!”), excessive details onwhom you attended with, how you procured tickets, etc. unless it illustrates or amplifiesan important aspect of your argument.4. Format and submissiona. By March 15 submit for approval, in hard copy, the name + date of the concert youwill attend. 2 pointsb. Length & Format. 1000-1200 words 2 points. double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12-point font. 1 point.c. Citation. You can only use program notes and the text book as outside sources. Therest will be on your experience and observations. Full citations should be given(according to the Chicago Manual of Style). 2 points.