Lesson 6: PRESENT
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will perform music for an audience.
How do musicians communicate with an audience?
How does performance context matter?
Performance, audience, expression, stage presence
MU:Pr6.1.E.IIa
MU:Pr6.1.E.IIb
Communication, presentation, reflection
Students present prepared instrumental works in concerts and other performance settings.
DOK 1: Follow performance procedures and expectations.
DOK 2: Perform accurately with appropriate technique and expression.
DOK 3: Adjust performance based on venue, ensemble, and audience.
DOK 4: Evaluate audience response and performance effectiveness.
Live performance connects performers and audiences across cultures
Students may think performance ends at accuracy rather than communication
Flexible roles; varied performance settings; reflection options
DOK 1: Performance readiness checklist
DOK 2: Ensemble performance rubric
DOK 3: Performance reflection
DOK 4: Audience response or post-concert evaluation