Everything music from a perspective of a public
school music teacher with subject integration
(especially art, history, and literature) as a focus
to help teach the Common Core Curriculum.
GENERAL MUSIC 01. AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE .......a. WRITING A PARAGRAPH TO THE QUESTION/PAPERS HANDED BACK WITH COMMENTS "HOW IS AUDIENCE BEHAVIOR DIFFERENT AT A ROCK CONCERT WHEN COMPARED TO A CLASSICAL CONCERT?" ............1) STATE THE QUESTION ............2) EXPLAIN WHY WITH SUPPORTIVE EXAMPLES ............3) CREATE A CONCLUSION EXAMPLE OF WHAT TO WRITE: Audience behavior is different at a rock concert when compared to a classical concert because acoustic instruments (instruments which are not amped), as those played in an orchestra, often cannot be heard over a loud audience. Standing and singing (participating with the performers) is acceptable at rock concerts; it is part of the experience but at classical performances it is about intense listening and observers need to be very quiet. My preference is the classical audience behavior as I enjoy being able to see and hear everything being performed on the stage.
............4) DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING TO WRITE WELL
............5) DISCUSSED ABOUT HOW FORMAL and INFORMAL WRITING IS DIFFERENT and USED FOR
DIFFERENT SITUATIONS (EXAMPLE TEXTING IS DIFFERENT THAN WRITING AN ESSAY FOR SCHOOL)
02. KEYBOARD RECITALS
........a. FIRST DAY OF STUDENT RECITALS ........b. EACH STUDENT SIGNED UP FOR A DAY THIS WEEK TO PERFORM A SONG FOR THE CLASS .............1) STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A PERFORMANCE SITUATION .............2) STUDENTS EXPERIENCED THE NERVES (STAGE FRIGHT) THAT CAN OCCUR IN PERFORMING .............3) STUDENTS SHOWED THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAD LEARNED PLAYING THE KEYBOARD .............4) STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED PROPER CLASSICAL AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE
ADV. STRINGS [SPRING CONCERT (THURSDAY; MAY 30TH) PREPARATION] 01. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL 02. HOUDINI
BEG. STRINGS [SPRING CONCERT (THURSDAY; MAY 30TH) PREPARATION]
01. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL 02. WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL (MELODY)
TEACHING OBJECTIVE Students will demonstrate an understanding
of appropriate audience behavior in a variety of settings.
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Ask students how they would
behave at a symphony concert.
TEACHING SEQUENCE 1. Ask students to describe places where
they were members of an audience. a) Answers could include attending a movie,a theater, a sports arena, at home watching television, a concert hall, etc. b) List the answers on the whiteboard. 2. Discuss the appropriate audience behavior for each of the settings listed above. For example: a) How would audience behavior at a golf tournament be different from a football game? b) How would the audience behave at a rock concert compared with a classical concert or a recital by a single person?
3. Choose students to act as performers in at least three of the settings listed above. For example: a) Students may pretend to be playing a sport like golf or tennis. b) They could pretend to be playing instruments in an orchestra or a rock band. c) Allow the students to perform while the rest of the class pretends to be in the audience. 4. Before and after each performance: a) Review with the class where they are pretending to be. b) Help the class evaluate the appropriate audience behavior for each location. c) Point out that some behaviors that are fine in one setting are considered inappropriate in another. d) Ask performers if they felt that the audience's behavior was appropriate for their performance and why. CULMINATING ACTIVITY 1. Tell students that they will soon be going to a concert where they will see an orchestra. 2. Help students create a rubric for correct behavior at a symphony concert. 3. Have students use this list to evaluate their behavior after the concert. EVALUATION Did student responses indicate an understanding of the appropriate audience behavior as an audience member in a variety of settings?
When you go to a concert or go to a show, there are just a few things you ought to know,
People have come from far and near to a performance they want to see and hear. Therefore, let us demonstrate some concert etiquette to imitate.
The concert etiquette rap.
The concert etiquette rap. A code of behavior and courtesy, socially proper for you and me!
2 Rule number one: please stay in your chair so that people can see from everywhere. Rule number two: If your must go, then wait till the song is done you know. When you're ready to return just listen for applause, now live and learn!
The concert etiquette rap. The concert etiquette rap. A code of behavior and courtesy, socially proper for you and me!
3 When the concert starts keep your lips closed tight. And don't be late, it is not polite. Leave your cell phones in your cars. Let those on stage be the stars. Babies sometimes scream and shout, so please feel free just to take them out.
The concert etiquette rap. The concert etiquette rap. A code of behavior and courtesy, socially proper for you and me!
4 Drinks and snacks do not import to a concert hall. (This is not a sport!) Please sit tight till the concert's done. Applause means "thanks to everyone!" Now that you are in the know, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! The concert etiquette rap. The concert etiquette rap. A code of behavior and courtesy, socially proper for you and me! The concert etiquette rap. The concert etiquette rap. Yo!
POEM ON CONCERT ETIQUETTE http://www.psnj.org/education/concert-guide/concert-etiquette-for-students/
Concert Etiquette for Students What You Do At A Concert by Dave Kimball Be sure to arrive at the concert early So you won't miss a beat, The ushers will then give you a program And show you to your seat. The strings will make a peculiar sound, While woodwinds make another. Brass and percussion will do their own things. Help! Someone get them together. The concertmaster comes to the rescue And helps the musicians to tune. Then get ready to meet TC (The Conductor) As he will be arriving soon. Be considerate of other people around you, Don't squirm, kick, laugh or eat. But enjoy the music, the musicians and TC While sitting quietly in your seat. There may be times when the musicians will pause, And you will not hear a sound. But don't start to talk, or give them applause Until TC turns around. As TC turns and bows to the audience Smiling as the concert ends, He will leave the stage, and then appear Giving thanks to each of his friends.
CONCERT ETIQUETTE FOR STUDENTS 1. Refrain from talking. The first and greatest rule. It also includes whispering during the music.
2. No singing, tapping fingers or feet. The musicians do not need your help, and your neighbors need silence. Learn to tap your toes quietly inside your shoes it's a good exercise to reduce toe fat. 3. Please have nothing in your mouth, besides your teeth and tongue. Gum and candy are not allowed. 4. Do not wear watches with alarms nor jangle jewelry. You may enjoy the sound, but the added percussion is disturbing to everyone around you. 5. Do not open and close your purse nor rip open your velcro wallet. The best plan is to leave purses, etc., back at school or on the locked bus. 6. Do not sigh with boredom. If you are in agony, keep it to yourself. Your neighbor just may be in ecstasy, which should also be kept under control. 7. Do not applaud between movements (sections). You may think the music is over, but it is not. You don't want to be the only one clapping. 8.Do not embarrass your teacher nor your school.
Remember that you are representing your school, and you want to
be on your best behavior. There are many eyes looking at you. 9. Do not read nor play with a toy in your pocket. To listen means just that. Use the time to turn on a "video screen" in your mind and create a story to the music. 10. Do not go to the concert thinking you will hate the music. You may be surprised millions of people all over the world enjoy classical music, and if you give yourself a chance, you might, too!
CONCERT ETIQUETTE FOR ADULTS 1. Refrain from talking. This is the first and greatest rule. This rule includes whispering to or discipling your other children. 2. Refrain from unwrapping noisy candy wrappers during the performance. If the composer wanted to include crinkle paper noises to the music, he/she would have written it into the parts. 3.Turn off cell phones and watch alarms. While many phones now have very symphonic-like rings, they don't always fit into the musical score, nor do they provide pleasant sounds for your neighbors. 4.Do not wave to your child during the concert. After all, they do know who you arealready and they know you are there; you most likely brought them to the concert. 5.Do not take flash photography while they are performing on stage. You don't want your child to walk off the edge off the stage from flash blindness, do you? 6.Please do not walk down the center aisle with your video camera. Video cameras work just as well from the back of the auditorium. 7.Do not leave as soon as your child's portion of the concert is over. All of the students deserve a full audience for their performances. Remember, the next time your child's song could be last! 8.Applaud at the appropriate times. Some music has several sections. Remember, it's not over until all of the sections have been performed. 9.Do not leave the auditorium during the music. Wait for a break in the concert to visit the restroom, unless you are carrying a screaming child, in which case you should leave quietly and quickly, PLEASE! 10. Go to the concert expecting the best. You just might be surprised how good your student sounds when the other students join in!
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser discusses the role of the music educator in teaching concert etiquette.
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