Lesson 3: INTERPRET
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will apply expressive elements and diction to performance.
How do choirs make expressive decisions?
How do text and musical context shape interpretation?
Dynamics, phrasing, articulation, diction, tone, expression
MU:Pr4.3.E.Ia
MU:Pr4.3.E.Ib
Explaining reasoning with justification
Students make interpretive decisions related to phrasing, diction, dynamics, tone, and style based on musical and contextual understanding.
DOK 1: Identify expressive markings and stylistic indicators.
DOK 2: Apply expressive decisions during rehearsal.
DOK 3: Justify interpretive choices using musical and contextual evidence.
DOK 4: Adapt interpretation based on feedback and performance setting.
Interpretation varies across languages, cultures, and styles
Students may think there is only one correct interpretation when multiple can be justified.
Section-based interpretation; teacher modeling; student-led discussion; recording playback; multiple interpretation trials.
DOK 1: Marked score check
DOK 2: Rehearsal observation
DOK 3: Interpretive rationale
DOK 4: Practice Video Project and Practice Video Project Response Form