Posted: September 13th, 2017

Symphony No.4 in B-flat Major, Op.60/ L. Van Beethoven (dur:32’) I. Adagio/Allegro vivace II. Adagio III. Allegro vivace IV. Allegro, ma non tropo Performed by Grossmont Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No.4 in B-flat Major, Op.60/ L. Van Beethoven (dur:32’) I. Adagio/Allegro vivace II. Adagio III. Allegro vivace IV. Allegro, ma non tropo Performed by Grossmont Symphony Orchestra

Project description
Concert Report
The concert report will be two to three pages consisting of two sections.
The first section will be devoted to the identification of the elements of music (sound, harmony, melody, rhythm Growth) must all be addressed in the first section of your paper. Please elaborate in paragraph form on each element of music, explaining how and why you came in your conclusions. This section should be approximately 1.5 pages.
SOUND: discuss Timbre and texture of the composition, and how you reached the conclusion.
HARMONY: discuss the composers use of consonance and dissonance throughout the piece, and what impact it has on the composition.
Melody: discuss the use of range, shape and movement in the melody and how it affects the composition.
Rhythm: discuss the elements of tempo and whether the rhythm is simple and strait forward or contains elements of syncopation, if meter is compound or simple, and if it has a duple, triple or quadruple emphasis. Please elaborate how you arrived at your conclusions.
Growth: discuss to the best of your abilities the structure of the piece. Use letters to denote major section as outlined in the text. Most music will fit the traditional structures outlined in the text, with some exceptions.
The second section of the paper will addressed your own personal impressions of the concert. Address the level preparation of performers, overall atmosphere, concert venue, and your own critique of the overall experience. Write about second section as you attend the concert (in general).
– No sources required.