Look up which pieces will be played or sung at the concert. This information is usually available on the performer's website.
Research the composers of the pieces on the program. Find out what style they used in their music, what country they are from and any unusual things that may have happened to them. If you can find information about the particular piece you will be hearing, read it thoroughly.
Find out where the concert is and how to get there, and dress appropriately. If you are late or feel awkward during the performance, you will be distracted and may miss something you could have used in your paper.
Read the program and the program notes. They will give you information about the specific pieces being performed, which you can use in your paper.
Write down anything you notice about the concert hall, the other attendees, the orchestra or the program. Make note of any questions you have.
Take notes during the concert. Record details about every piece, including your personal reactions. If you have found information about the circumstances surrounding the piece's composition, listen to their impact on the music and take notes on what you hear. Continue to write down any questions you have.
Introduce your paper by saying who you heard play, where, when, the title of the performance or of the pieces performed and the names of any famous musicians associated with the concert.
Write objectively about each piece you heard. Begin with general notes on the style or composition of the piece, then add specifics about individual movements or moments.
Describe your personal reactions to the music after writing about it objectively. Use the specifics from your earlier paragraphs to explain why you did or did not like a piece. If you had any unanswered questions, write about them as things you did not understand.
Conclude with a recap of your personal experience and some observations about the composers or styles featured in the concert.
Revise and edit your paper to weed out redundancies and grammatical errors. Check your spelling.