Due December 6th before MIDNIGHTDuring the 8 weeks in which the course takes place you must attend a full-length performance of popular music, that includes at least two musicians performing together – no solo performances. You can find links for concert listings in the Concert Listings folder below the currents week’s module (in the Miscellaneous Items Module). “Popular" here is defined broadly, and could include pop music, blues, hip hop, R&B, jazz, rock, country, and other genres, ranging from large arena-style rock concerts, to coffee shop folk music performances. It does not include performances of classical music, folk music, or traditional musical styles like mariachi.The purpose of the concert report is to utilize the tools we develop throughout the course, to critically engage with a live musical experience. It’s your responsibility to attend an appropriate performance in which popular music is the central event – musical theatre, church services, and dance performances do not qualify. If you’re not sure about an event, ask me. You do not have to attend a concert in the San Diego area – it can be anywhere in the world. And it doesn't have to be in a concert hall – any venue is appropriate, including colleges and universities, cultural centers, clubs, cafes, alternative music venues – even public libraries or house concerts.After attending the concert, you must write a 1000-minimum word essay, describing the experience. The easiest way to conceptually approach a concert report is to imagine that you’re describing the event to someone who is not at all familiar with the music or the performers. So, in addition to recounting the concert setting - the venue, ambiance, the performers & instrumentation, and the audience, you must also describe what the music sounded like – this is the core of your report:You must describe in detail, five of the songs performed, with a paragraph of around 150 words for each song. This can include describing the general character of each song (melody, rhythm, tempo, texture, emotional content, etc., in your own words as it seems appropriate), and most importantly, how the song unfolds from beginning to end – this can include notable moments or shifts in mood and character, and interesting musical exchanges and dialogues between musicians.Aside from perhaps a few sentences telling me who the performers are, I'm not interested in additional biographical information concerning the musicians, or historical information pertaining to the songs performed. Your concert report should be written entirely in your own words – there's no need to quote from outside sources.It’s very important that you plan ahead, so that you can attend a concert of your choice.When you are ready to submit your assignment, click on the blue “Submit Assignment” button above, then copy & paste your work into the Text Entry box (you cannot upload a file). Be sure to click the “Submit Assignment" button before leaving the page.Please address the following points:• Date and venue of the performance.• Names of performers (the name of the band and/or the names of individual performers for small ensembles)• Ensemble type and/or instruments being played (list each instrument for small ensembles of 6 musicians or less)• Briefly describe the ambiance and/or decor of the venue.• Briefly describe the audience.• Identify the style of popular music performed.• Identify the titles of the pieces/songs that you discuss (including composer’s names only if possible/relevant).• Describe in detail, five of the songs/pieces performed, with a paragraph of around 150 words for each song. This is the most important part of your concert report, and it should comprise at least 750 words. Be specific as possible, utilizing vocabulary and musical terms from the course if possible. Make observations on:• the general character of each song - melody, rhythm, texture, and timbre (melody, rhythm, tempo, texture, emotional content, etc., in your own words as it seems appropriate).• how the song/piece unfolds from beginning to end – this can include notable moments or shifts in mood and character, and interesting musical exchanges and dialogues between musicians.• In conclusion, sum up your experience. Did the music communicate to you on a deeper emotional or psychological level? Why, or why not? Was there a particular performer (or performers) who you really connected with - why? Did the information you learned in class impact your experience?Your essay will be graded based on depth of analysis, the degree to which you address all of the bullet points above, the use of detailed descriptions, and on spelling and grammar. One of the course learning outcomes is to become an “ active” listener, so your observations should reflect a developing awareness of this skill. If you quote or paraphrase an author, website, or other sources, you must cite your references using parenthetical citations (author last name, page number) or footnotes.When you are ready to submit your work, click on the “Submit Assignment” link above and copy & paste your submission into the textbox. Then be sure to click the “certify” and “submit” buttons to finish.

InstructionsVideo SubmissionFor this assignment, you will create an original, informational, three-minute video. First, write out your script. This will act as the transcript for your video. Then record your video. After you record your video, you will upload it to YouTube. Review this document to assist you in the process: YouTube Upload Instructions .To submit your three-minute video, copy the URL from YouTube, and paste it into a Word document with the transcript of your video and a reference page containing any references used, then submit it through Blackboard. The URL link, transcript, and references may be compiled in a single Word document/submission.Before you begin creating your video, read the following scenarios. You will choose one scenario to discuss in your video.Scenarios:Georgia has been a resident of an independent-living community for approximately 2 years. In recent weeks, staff members have noticed that Georgia has been missing the noon meal often and on one occasion, she left her front door open. Her physical health is good. She takes medication for blood pressure and moderate arthritis. Her family lives approximately an hour away, and Georgia usually has visitors at some point during the weekend. During the last visit, Georgia called her grandson Jack by his father’s name, David.Andy is a 12-year-old child of older parents. While he has always performed well on multiple-choice exams, he has difficulty organizing his thoughts for written work. Oftentimes, he has trouble with his verbal delivery when teachers ask him to present information. Though he has friends through his church and junior baseball team, his ability to organize ideas and communicate effectively is beginning to impact Andy’s life: thus, his referral for your help. His parents report that Andy passed a pre-school physical examination with no medical issues noted.Brody cannot be told what to do. This 15-year-old’s single mother has come to you for answers about what she terms as “above and beyond normal teenage disobedience.” School assessments demonstrate that Brody’s intellectual abilities are somewhat above average, but his grades suffer due to his tendency to become annoyed and pick arguments with his teacher and other school staff members. Brody’s mom indicates that he has no history of drug use and has only been in trouble within the academic setting, but she worries his argumentative nature will land him in greater difficulty as he continues through high school.Now that you have read and chosen one scenario, follow the information below to present in your video.Introduce yourself as a case worker assigned to the scenario you have chosen. Introduce your client (from the scenario you chose), and describe some of his or her history and current situation.Identify the disorder and the category of the disorder in the scenario you chose.Elaborate about the severity of the situation, and classify some of the symptoms the client is experiencing.Explain treatment protocols for the disorder based off the scenario you chose. What do you recommend to help this client?The following resource will aid you in developing your video, so please review it prior to beginning the assignment: Video Quality Assurance Guidelines .This video should provide a clear visual of yourself speaking. Ensure you dress properly and speak naturally in a pleasant, social way. You may use any recording equipment to record your video, including a cell phone. If you record your video outside, ensure that there are no distracting or overbearing sounds that hinder the ability to clearly hear and see you.Remember: In the document containing the URL link to your video, ensure that you include the full transcript of your video.If you are unable to record a video of yourself for this assignment, please reach out to your professor for an alternative assignment.