Performance Review
1000 words (+/- 10%)
100 pts
Date due: Week #10, 5 pm
* Tasks and requirements have been altered due to social distancing practices
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this activity is to review two separate live performances, critique and assess the performance and cultural production of the event, and represent those observations in an evaluative essay.
TASK: Review two separate live performances and write about them from different perspectives (detailed below). You may only review live performances shared inside this assignment. Look for lists below.
In essence this assignment is really two separate writing tasks on the same topic.
Ethnographic Field Notes
Describe the events as a site of cultural production, focusing on the audience, their behaviors, their interactions, and the ways in which they express their appreciation for the music.
What conclusions can be drawn from your observations?
How did this performance enable certain kinds of experience, whether contemplative or social?
What was the meaning of this event in the lives of the participants?
Music Criticism (concert review)
Write a review of the concert utilizing a journalistic style.
In your evaluation of the performance, be aware of whether you are critiquing the intrinsic qualities of the particular musical works under consideration (however defined) or aspects of the specific live performance at which you were present.
I do not want a bio on the musician(s). Focus on the music.
Do not include musical examples discussed in our text.
Include a bibliography of at least 4 sources, NOT including the textbook. At least 2 sources must be from books or journal articles. Web sources must be from official artist sites, reputable news sites, or record labels. Wikipedia and About.com are not acceptable sources. If you are having trouble finding sources, talk to Dr. Dyer or a GHC librarian.
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced. Head your paper with your name, formatted as (DoeJ_Essay#4.pdf). Assign your file the same name. Plagiarism will result in a score of zero. You may use any citation style you prefer (e.g. APA, Chicago, MLA), however, be consistent and use the same style throughout. -WLD
CRITERIA: You will be successful in this activity if you can meet the following criteria:
Mechanics and Grammar 40%
Essay is free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors; utilizes varied sentence structure, employs sophisticated vocabulary correctly and throughout paper.
Organization 40%
Essay includes a compelling introduction and conclusion, information is presented in ways that capture the reader’s attention, and the audience is identified. Analyze rather than summarize.
Resources and Citations 10%
Essay includes (2) print and (2) online resources, sources are noted in bibliography and/or footnotes, consistent use of APA, MLA or Chicago style.
Presentation 10%
All elements included: 12 pt., Times New Roman font, double-spaced, title including first and last name, course title, instructor name, date, etc. Page numbers included.
VIDEO LINKS: Occasionally some videos linked in this course are removed without my knowledge. If that happens, search for the song/topic elsewhere. If you remember where its hosted, begin your search there (e.g. on YouTube). If you dont find it, search for it using a search engine (e.g. Google). As a last resort inform Dr. Dyer inside Canvas using the Questions for the instructor discussion area.
HINTS FOR SUCCESS:
Avoid sharing your opinionof the value of the music example, or whether or not you are a fan of the style/genre/artist/etc. Rather, describe what you heard using the music elements framing our course readings: melody; harmony; rhythm; texture; timbre; and form.
Edit your posts/assignments, and write in a formal, scholarly style.
Avoid flowery terms such as snappy, catchy, upbeat, jazzy, bouncy, spicy, and . ugh. Just dont do it.
Your sources should highlight glossary terms and music elements (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, and from). Please dont regurgitate analysis already completed (especially from our text).
Do not cut-and-paste lyrics. If you want to detail how the music and lyrics interconnect, please do so using a minimum of sample lyric.
Avoid generalizations and unsubstantiated claims or words, such as always, all, like, never, and every. Remember, if you make a claim you will need to share a source to prove that claim.
BIMUSICAL: You will hear music in this course in a variety of languages. There is tremendous value in listening and evaluating the musical elements even if you dont understand the lyric. For more on this topic, follow the link on the benefits of being bimusical
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CODA: For additional help with formal writing, follow these links:
Review the document, USING PRIMARY & SECONDARY RESOURCES IN A GHC MUSIC PAPER found inside the Essays module
A good sample of the scholarly voice
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A good summary for avoiding generalizations
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LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Bishop Center Music Concerts
The Grays Harbor College Bishop Center for the Performing Arts will be offering virtual performances of local and regional musicians. Click on this link
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to go to the GHC Bishop Center and choose the show you want to view.
IMPORTANT – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Bishop Center shows will show only once, at the date and time listed. There wont be any opportunity to watch the show later.
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Additional Choices
IMPORTANT Many of the shows below can be viewed at any time; HOWEVER, some may be date specific. Please plan accordingly.
Broadway:
RENT: Broadway Production (Full Live Performance, 2008)
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In the Heights (2014)
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Into The Woods
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Symphony Orchestra:
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra live from Berlin, Opening concert of Musikfest Berlin 2013
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Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mahler — Symphony No. 2 ‘Auferstehung’
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Gustavo Dudamel and LA Phil Live At Tynecastle | Edinburgh International Festival 2019
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Itzhak Perlman: John Williams/Disney Hall/Dudamel
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Jazz:
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DAVE BRUBECK – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
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SFJAZZ Collective Plays Joe Henderson and More
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Bla Fleck and Edmar Castaeda’s Stunning Collaboration in a Cathedral
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Jazz Night in America
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has free live jazz concerts
Opera/Oratorio:
Giacomo Puccini LA BOHME – OPERA LIVE STREAMING
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Verdi: Ada – San Francisco Opera (starring Luciano Pavarotti)
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Giacomo Puccini TURANDOT – OPERA LIVE STREAMING
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Handel’s Messiah Live from the Sydney Opera House
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Pop/Blues/Rock:
Eric Clapton Live in Hyde Park 1996 Full Concert
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Sigur Rs live from the Walt Disney Concert Hall | Full Set
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Turning the Tables: Celebrating Eight Women Who Invented American Popular Music Live Concert
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NPR Music Live Sessions
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: Collection of 27 different live performances
*View dates/times here
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for a variety of live shows streamed free, thanks to NPR
**Upcoming NPR MUSIC Live Sessions
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Additional Virtual Performance Review choices
Gregory Porter | BBC Radio 2 In Concert | Live 2016
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Diana Krall (Festival de Jazz de San Sebastin 2008)
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2021 New Year Concert Vienna * Neujahrskonzert Wien * Complete (Full HD 1080p)
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Bill Evans Trio on Jazz 625 (1965 Live Video)
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Pat Metheny “On Imaginary Day Tour” Live at Paul Masson winery Full – Concert (rare video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7n7ceEpUTA
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Tom Misch Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2019
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Jon Batiste & Friends (Live) | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA
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Brahms, Symphony Nr 3 F Dur op 90 Leonard Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker
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India Arie Live at Java Jazz Festival 2014
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Christian Scott: Performing Songs From The Centennial Trilogy | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA
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Jazzmeia Horn: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA
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Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland: Crosscurrents | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA
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Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour (Live in New York) | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA
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Kamasi Washington’s ‘The Epic’ in Concert
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Netflix/Amazon Prime/Broadway HD:
If you choose to view any of the live shows below you will need to pay/subscribe as they are not free WHERE TO WATCH BROADWAY ONLINE: THE THEATER LOVERS GUIDE TO STREAMING
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Plays and Musicals on Netflix
Jersey Boys (2014, Film). Starring John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, and Michael Lomenda. Available on Netflix
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Adapted from the Broadway musical and starring Broadways original Frankie Valli, Clint Eastwood directs this musical film that takes a closer look at how four guys from New Jersey came together to form one of the most iconic music groups of the 1960s, The Four Seasons.
Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017, Broadway). Starring Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Available on Netflix
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Stand-up comedians John Mulaney and Nick Kroll star as two delusional geriatrics in Oh, Hello on Broadway, a recording of their hit limited-run Broadway engagement. This recording has it all: irreverent humor, too much tuna, and a special surprise comedy guest.
Springsteen on Broadway (2018, Broadway). Starring Bruce Springsteen. Available on Netflix
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If you couldnt get to New York City to see Bruce Springsteen take the stage during his Broadway residency, have no fear: Netflix has you covered. You can watch a recording of the rock stars intimate one-man show, where he plays acoustic versions of some of his greatest hits and shares personal life stories, on the streaming service anytime, and all from the comfort of your own home.
Shrek the Musical (2013, Broadway). Starring Brian dArcy James, Sutton Foster, and Christopher Sieber. Available on Netflix
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Everyones favorite ogre is given the musical treatment in this kid-friendly tale of how a crotchety monster with a heart of gold finds his true love and saves his kingdom from the evil Lord Farquaad. With a score by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical is fairy-tale-inspired fun.
Sweeney Tood: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007, Film). Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman. Available on Netflix
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Adapted from the Tony Award-winning 1979 musical of the same name, which also earned Broadway revivals in 1989 and 2005, this movie features the unique directorial flair of Tim Burton paired with the songs and characters that made this musical such a hit.
American Son (2019, Film). Starring Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, and Jeremy Jordan. Available on Netflix
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The 2018 Broadway play, American Son comes to Netflix in a stage-to-screen adaptation of the original play. The film team features the same writer, director, and reprise performances by the original cast. Staged more like a play than a movie, this performance captures the same compelling energy from the Broadway version.
Plays and Musicals on Amazon Prime
Carousel (2013, Concert). Starring Kelli OHara, Nathan Gunn, and Jessie Mueller. Available on Amazon Prime
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Julie Jordan falls in love with a charming, carefree carousel barker with a short temper. After she becomes pregnant, he resorts to extreme circumstances to get extra money to provide for his family. Staring Broadway favorites Kelli OHara and Jessie Mueller, along with Metropolitan Opera staple Nathan Gunn, this live-fromLincoln Center concert recording is a great way to get your Rodgers and Hammerstein fix.
Fiddler on the Roof (1971, Film). Starring Topol, Norma Crane, and Leonard Frey. Available on Amazon Prime
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Currently running Off-Broadway (in Yiddish) at Stage 42, Fiddler on the Roof follows the poor milkman Tevye and his wife, Golde, as they try to grapple with their daughters wanting to break with tradition in their marriages. With music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, this film contains all of the songs theater lovers have come to know and adore: Tradition, If I Were a Rich Man, and Matchmaker, just to name a few.
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017, Film). Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tommy Kail. Available on Amazon Prime
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Featuring interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda, director Tommy Kail, and cast members including Leslie Odom Jr. and Rene Elise Goldsberry, this hourlong documentary details exactly how Hamilton went from a concept album to an award-winning international musical sensation.
Kiss Me, Kate (1958, Film). Starring Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, and Julie Wilson. Available on Amazon Prime
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A reimagined telling of Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew, Kiss Me, Kate is the story of an ex-husband and -wife duo who team up to star in a musicalized version of the Shakespeare classic. However, behind the scenes is where the real drama happens and chaos ensues.
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! (2019, Filmed Live Event). Available on Amazon Prime
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Brilliantly reimagining the beloved Nickelodeon series, Broadways best creative minds bring the musical to life with humor, heart, and pure theatricality. Following its run on Broadway, members of the original company of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical reunited to film the show for a live audience, aired on television.
Productions on BroadwayHD
Launched in 2015 with 100 titles available, BroadwayHD is an on-demand digital streaming service that has grown to include more than 200 titles of filmed Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals, plays, and concert events. Listed below are some of the notable additions to BroadwayHDs catalog.
An American in Paris (2017, London). Starring Robbie Fairchild, Leanne Cope, and Haydn Oakley. Available on BroadwayHD
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Filmed live from Londons Dominion Theatre in 2018, An American in Paris follows Jerry Mulligan, an American GI who moves to Paris to pursue his dreams of becoming a painter. After a chance encounter with Lise, a young dancer, Jerry finds himself caught up in a complicated love triangle. Featuring music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris was nominated for 14 Tony Awards in 2015, including Best Musical.
Kinky Boots (2018, West End). Starring Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry. Available on BroadwayHD
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Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.
Les Misrables 25th Anniversary (2010, Concert). Starring Alfie Boe, Norm Lewis, Lea Salonga, Samantha Barks, and Ramin Karimloo. Available on BroadwayHD
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnbergs musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo, producer Cameron Mackintosh assembled an all-star cast to perform two sold-out concerts of the musical at Londons O2 arena. This production was also preserved as a live album so you can hear the classic score any time, anywhere.
The King and I (2018, London). Starring Kelli OHara, Ken Watanabe, and Ruthie Ann Miles. Available on BroadwayHD
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Set in 1860s Bangkok, The King and I is the story of British schoolteacher Annas unconventional romance with the king of Siam. After opening on Broadway in 2015, the production transferred with all of its New York leads to the West End, where it was filmed for a limited cinematic release. Now available on BroadwayHD, The King and I features a score with musical theater standards such as Getting to Know You, Shall We Dance, and We Kiss in a Shadow.
Cats (1998, London). Starring Elaine Paige, Ken Page, John Mills, John Partridge, Jacob Brent, and Michael Gruber. Available on BroadwayHD
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One of the longest-running hits in the history of Broadway and the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webbers Cats has been specially restaged for this video presentation, which captures all the music and movement of the original stage production with an uncommon intimacy and depth.
Falsettos (2017, Broadway). Starring Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Rannells. Available on BroadwayHD
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Nominated for five 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant look at a modern family revolving around the life of a gay man Marvin, his wife, his lover, his soon-to-be-bar-mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. Originally created under the specter of the AIDS crisis, this timely musical about middle-class family dynamics manages to remain buoyant and satirically perceptive even as it moves towards its heartbreaking conclusion.
Phantom of the Opera (2011, Concert). Starring Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, and Hadley Fraser. Available on BroadwayHD
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In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendor of Londons legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.
Miss Saigon (2016, Concert). Starring Paul Benedict Sarte, Eva Noblezada, and Jon Jon Briones. Available on BroadwayHD
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The spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of this acclaimed new production of the global stage sensation was described as the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances by the Daily Telegraph and the greatest musical of all time by the Daily Mail.This epic musical love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called Chris but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. From the creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon is truly an international sensation
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