Lesson 6: PERFORMANCE
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will perform a selected song using accurate rhythm, chord transitions, and musical fluency.
How do musicians prepare for independent performance?
What skills contribute to successful guitar performance?
How does rehearsal improve confidence and communication?
Performance, fluency, tempo, rhythm, preparation, expression
MU:Pr6.1.E.Ia
MU:Pr5.1.E.Ib
Students communicate ideas clearly and evaluate effectiveness.
Students perform a selected song independently for assessment.
DOK 1: Students identify expectations and criteria for successful performance.
DOK 2: Students perform a selected song using accurate rhythm and chords.
DOK 3: Students analyze strengths and weaknesses in their performance.
DOK 4: Students independently refine performance quality through rehearsal and reflection.
Independent song performance is an important skill for musicians in contemporary music settings.
Students may think performance quality is based only on speed or memorization.
Flexible song choices, modified tempo expectations, teacher conferencing, and individualized feedback
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for successful song performance.
DOK 2: Students perform a selected song accurately.
DOK 3: Students reflect on performance strengths and areas for improvement.
DOK 4: Students independently refine and improve performance quality through rehearsal and feedback.