1. Types of Performances Classical: Instrumental Orchestra Chamber Music Solo Recital Classical: Vocal Solo Recital Choral Religious Choir Opera Popular Musical Theater Jazz & Rock Concert Hall Club Festivals Folk, Traditional, and World 2. Discovering Opportunities to Hear Music Newspapers/Arts Sections Specialized Publications Radio Website Mailing Lists Season Subscriptions Box Offices Saving Money (Student Rush, etc.) Open Rehearsals Special Needs/Assistance (Handicap access, hearing impaired, etc.) 3. Classical Instrumental Performances Preparing for the Concert What to Bring The Program: How to Use It Types of Pieces Basic Terminology Etiquette and Behavior When to Applaud 4. Opera Preparation: Learning the Story The Program: How to Use It Why Aren''t Operas Sung in English? Supertitles and Other Aids Special Demands of Opera Singing Maximizing Your Enjoyment 5. Popular Musical Theater Preparation Original Productions vs.
Revivals The Program: How to Use It Etiquette and Behavior Festivals: Survival Strategies 6. Rock and Jazz Preparation Surviving Nightclubs and Bars Protecting Your Ears Etiquette and Behavior Festivals: Survival Strategies 7. Folk, World, and Traditional Understanding Different Cultures Preparing for the Concert Surviving Coffeehouses and Clubs Etiquette and Behavior 8. Writing About What You Hear Taking Notes During Performances Using the Program Weighing Audience Reaction Evaluating Musical Performances Glossary Bibliography/Webography Appendix Concert Venues in Major University Towns.