ARTS DEPARTMENT FINE ARTS EVENT CRITIQUE

You must attend one fine arts performance or exhibit per term. Then fill out the evaluation below and attach the concert program. If you do have a concert program, you must get a parent signature. The report is due within one week of attending the performance or exhibit. All answers must be in complete sentences. Use the back if needed. 1. Visual Art I am critiquing the medium of: (circle one) Music Theatre

Student Name: Hannah Montana Date & Time of Event: April 12, 2012 Event: Tribute to Gershwin Performer or Performing Group: Utah Symphony Composer/Artist: George Gershwin Title of Work/Piece: Rhapsody in Blue

2. DESCRIBE What are the facts and clues? (What do you see or hear?) Visual Art What do you see? Plot, Setting The Symphony included all strings instruments as well as band and percussion instruments. Band instruments were in the back and string instruments were in the front. The pianist was in front of everyone. They all wore concert black and had great posture. 3. ANALYZE How is it put together? (Describe at least one technique to identify how the work is constructed) Visual Art Line, Shape, Space, Costumes Value, Color, Texture Sound/Music, Props Emphasis, Repetition, Variety Conflict, Unity Unity, Balance, Contrast Motivation The piece was very jazzy with exciting rhythms and unique techniques such as glissandos (sliding the pitch). The conductor watched and followed the pianist, but the other musicians still watched the conductor. Unity, Balance, Ensemble Character Form, Repetition, Variety, Form, Dynamics, Tone Quality, Lighting, Music Theatre Rhythm, Tempo, Intonation, Actors, Sets, Music Performers, Instruments, Setting Theatre Characters,

4. INTERPRET What is the meaning, overall feeling, emotion, or idea being represented and how did the composer and/or performers achieve this? Rhapsody in Blue is fun and exciting. They use showy techniques and fast

Rubric: ____/40 attended & completed form ____/10 Program Information ____/10 Describe ____/10 Analyze ____/10 Interpret ____/10 Judgment ____/100 Total Points

runs. The pianist has fast scales and exciting dynamics that are supported in the orchestra.

5. JUDGEMENT Was this successful? Why or Why not? Would you recommend it? Why or Why not? (Craftsmanship, Expressiveness, Originality, Personal Response, Design Quality) It was a very successful performance! The orchestra was very focused and played with 100% effort. They used full bows and looked like they might even fall out of their chairs, they were working so hard and bowing so fast! It was exciting and fun to watch! I loved it and think everyone can learn something from watching the Utah Symphony and listening to Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue!