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Show 6 Friday, February 12, 2010 ARTS www.dailyutahchronicle.corn Classical concert etiquette George Marie STAFF WRITER Going to a classical music concert at the U School of Music or Abravanel Hall is a lot like going to a rock concert at the EnergySolutions Arena. Talented musicians present dazzling performances of amazing music. That being said, it is very easy for the uninformed classical concertgoer to make a big faux pas at a concert. To make your next concert an enjoyable experience, here are some answers to common questions. What is classical music? The term "classical music" can mean anything from a Beethoven symphony to a Verdi opera. Essentially, classical music is played by soloists, small ensembles or by symphony orchestras on string instruments (violins, violas, cellos and bases), woodwinds (flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons), brass (trumpets, trombones, French horns and tubas) and percussion. What should I wear? L Attending a concert of classical music is a special occasion; therefore most concertgoers enjoy dressing up. At most concerts, business casual to formal dress is acceptable. What time should I show up? Performers, especially the contracted musicians of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, pride themselves in starting their concerts on time. Therefore, it is polite to show up early enough to find a parking spot, the assigned seat on the ticket and time to get comfortable. The usher often seats latecomers at an appropriate time in the performance. If you must leave early, it is polite to do so during applause or in between works, drawing as little attention to yourself as possible. When do I clap? It is customary to applaud when the conductor or performer first comes onstage. They will bow to acknowledge the audience's applause and the concert will begin. It is considered proper to clap after a piece is completely finished. Many works have movements, and these will be listed numerically on a program. After the last movement, you may clap. When in doubt, don't be the first to clap. Wait. What about cell phones, cameras and noise? lenced before a performance. It is also a good idea to remember to turn off any watch alarms before the concert begins. Flash photography and other recording devices can create distractions for performers. Also, copyright issues may make it illegal for any image of a performance to be reproduced. It is best to leave any image-capturing device at home. Coughing and throat-clearing is sometimes unavoidable. It is often a good idea to bring a lozenge if coughing is a problem. There is nothing wrong with stepping outside during the intermission if you can't stop coughing. It is generally a good idea to avoid making any excessive noise during a performance, as most performances are recorded for institutional and archival purposes. The most important etiquette guideline, however, is for you to enjoy the concert. If you have specific etiquette questions, an usher will be happy to answer. The program will give you an idea of when to clap, and when to plan an early departure. See you at the next classical music event! Cell phones should be si- g.marie@ chronicle.utah.edu UFC i• Modern dance company to perform annual concert Shalina Baldwin STAFF WRITER The modern dance department's Performing Dance Company will perform its Spring Concert this weekend. The performance will showcase the original works of five choreographers, including the U's own modern dance faculty, Eric Handman, Juan Carlos Claudio, Donna White and Stephen Koester. There will also be a piece by guest choreographers Graham Brown and Danell Hathaway from the improvisational group Movement Forum. This premier piece draws from the fascination created by reality TV. Six dancers will improvise on the stage to create a unique performance that mimics the spontaneity of reality TV. Altogether, there will be five original works, all of which are premiers. Pamela Geber has directed the Performing Dance Company for about io years. In recent years, Koester has joined her as co-director. "This show has great dynamism, wonderful dancing," Geber said. "The variety in choreographers allows for many different artistic voices and interpretations. No two pieces are the same." There are about 25 students in the performance this year. Each year, the company is formed by choosing students who audition in the fall and rehearse from the second half of Fall Semester until February in preparation for the Spring Concert. The students, who are all modern dance majors, range from freshmen to graduate students. The performances will be held today and Saturday, as well as Feb. 25 through Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hayes Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center for Dance. For more information, visit www.dance.utah.edu or call 801-581-7327. s.baldwin@chronicle.utah.edu Get yours at Green Street this Saturday February 20th Live from SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA St. Patricks Day Wednesday, March 17th $5 Nachos Free soda! Become a VIP text: "greenst" to 74700 Find us on Facebook: Green Street Social Club Spring fever Green Street 602 E 500 S I 801-532-4200 i l |
