Lesson 4: REFINE
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will improve vocal and ensemble performance using rehearsal strategies.
How do musicians improve the quality of their performance?
What rehearsal strategies lead to musical growth?
Intonation, tone, blend, balance, diction, rehearsal
MU:Pr5.1.E.Ia
MU:Pr5.1.E.Ib
Problem-solving and revision
Students take responsibility for improving performance quality by initiating reflection, rehearsal strategies, and refinement.
DOK 1: Students identify specific individual or ensemble areas for improvement.
DOK 2: Students apply targeted rehearsal strategies during practice and rehearsal.
DOK 3: Students evaluate the effectiveness of rehearsal strategies using feedback.
DOK 4: Students design and revise rehearsal approaches to improve accuracy and expressiveness.
Musicians rehearse collaboratively to improve
Students may think repetition alone improves performance
Targeted vocal warm-ups; peer feedback; choice of rehearsal focus; flexible grouping; varied pacing.
DOK 1: Exit slip identifying performance goals
DOK 2: Rehearsal participation observation
DOK 3: Practice Reflection Assessment and Rubric
DOK 4: Student-generated rehearsal plan or video reflection aligned to the Practice Video Project Assessment and Rubric