Training

  1. Log Setup
  2. Concert Details
  3. Concert Imapct
  4. Log Evaluation

1. Log Setup

  1. Number your log on the cover
    If this is your first log, enter “1”
    If you already have five logs, enter “6” Concert Log Training 1-1
  2. On page 1, enter the date of the first concert in your log
    Concert Log Training 1-2
  3. Add your name
    Concert Log Training 1-3

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2. Raw Details

  1. Go to the next RIGHT-HAND SIDE PAGE (odd numbered) and enter the performance date, venue name and town/ city
    Always fill in the right-hand side/ page first.
     Concert Log Training 2-1
  2. Enter the ensemble and the name of the person who booked you, along with their contact info. Also include the Conductor and any Soloists
    Concert Log Training 2-2
  3. Next, write the instrument(s) you played, and your service.
    Voluntary = you donated your time and expertise
    Salaried = performing is part of your job
    Additional = you don’t get paid to perform, but it’s expected (most full-time school music teachers)
    $£ = enter the amount you were paid for this concert
    Concert Log Training 2-3
  4. List the repertoire you performed
    If there is not enough room, list the repertoire that had the most impact on you.
    Concert Log Training 2-4
  5. Add the concert attire/ what you wore
    Example for men:
    Concert Log Training 2-5a
    Example for women:
    Concert Log Training 2-6
  6. Write down the names of people you connected with/ swapped contact info with
    Concert Log Training 2-7
  7. How did you feel this concert went?
    Concert Log Training 2-8

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3. Impact

  1. Go to the page on the LEFT of the same concert, and remember why you were excited to perform this concert
    Concert Log Training 3-1
  2. Respond honestly to the next few questions
    Be as specific as you can
    Concert Log Training 3-2
  3. Remember how you felt before and after the concert – how did sharing live music affect you emotionally?
    Select ONE response each.
    Based on the Geneva Emotional Music Scale
    Concert Log Training 3-7

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4. Evaluation

For when your log is complete and you have recorded 30 concerts:

  1. First, make sure you have ordered your next Concert Log!
    Click here to get it now.
  2. Next, add the last concert date in the log to PAGE 1
    Concert Log Training 4-1
  3. Turn to the last pages in the log
  4. Consider each question carefully and be as short and as specific as you can when writing
  5. In order to get better as a performer, consider some behaviors or habits you want to “K.I.S.S.”!

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If you have questions about how to complete your Concert Log, please contact the author directly.