Lesson 3: COMPOSE
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will organize and structure musical ideas into complete compositions.
How do musicians organize musical ideas?
What makes a composition cohesive?
How does structure support musical communication?
Phrase, form, repetition, contrast, composition, structure
MU:Cr2.1.E.IIa
MU:Cr2.1.E.IIb
Students organize information and communicate ideas clearly.
Students organize and structure original musical ideas.
DOK 1: Students identify structural elements such as phrases and repetition.
DOK 2: Students organize musical ideas into simple forms.
DOK 3: Students analyze how structure affects communication and expression.
DOK 4: Students compose and refine complete musical works using intentional structure.
Composers use structure to communicate ideas and emotion across musical traditions.
Students may believe compositions must be long or complex to be effective.
Graphic organizers, composition templates, collaborative writing, and technology supports
DOK 1: Students identify structural elements within musical examples.
DOK 2: Students organize musical ideas into structured phrases or forms.
DOK 3: Students analyze how structure contributes to musical communication.
DOK 4: Students create and refine complete compositions with intentional organization.