Lesson Objective

Students will perform choral music for an audience.

How do singers communicate with an audience?
How does performance context matter?

Performance, audience, expression, communication

MU:Pr6.1.E.Ia
MU:Pr6.1.E.Ib

Communication and reflection on finished product

Students present prepared choral works in formal and informal performance settings.
DOK 1: Follow performance procedures and expectations.
DOK 2: Perform accurately and expressively.
DOK 3: Adjust performance based on venue and audience.
DOK 4: Evaluate audience response and performance impact.

Performance connects singers with audiences

Students may think performance is only about accuracy

Multiple performance formats; low-risk performance opportunities; flexible ensemble roles; varied rehearsal-to-performance pacing; alternative reflection formats

DOK 1: Performance readiness checklist
DOK 2: Concert or in-class performance rubric
DOK 3: Performance context reflection
DOK 4: Audience response or post-concert evaluation