Lesson 3: INTERPRET
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will apply expressive elements to performance.
How do musicians make music expressive?
How do we communicate meaning through performance?
Dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tone, style
MU:Pr4.3.E.IIa
MU:Pr4.3.E.IIb
Evidence-based reasoning, supporting claims with details
Students make interpretive decisions related to dynamics, articulation, tone, phrasing, and style.
DOK 1: Identify expressive markings and stylistic elements.
DOK 2: Apply interpretation in rehearsal.
DOK 3: Justify interpretive choices based on context.
DOK 4: Adjust interpretation based on feedback and performance context.
Different styles require different interpretations
Students may think there is only one correct interpretation, when in reality multiple interpretations could be justified and executed.
Section-based rehearsal; teacher modeling; peer feedback; recording analysis; multiple interpretation trials.
DOK 1: Marked score check
DOK 2: Rehearsal observation
DOK 3: Interpretive reflection
DOK 4: Practice Video Project and Practice Video Project Response Form