Lesson Objective

Students will evaluate and justify repertoire based on technical, stylistic, and contextual considerations.

How do advanced performers select repertoire?
How does context influence repertoire choices?

Range, key, style, articulation, technique, form, context, repertoire

MU:Pr4.1.E.IIa
MU:Pr4.1.E.IIb

Analyzing text, evidence-based reasoning

Students evaluate repertoire based on technical demands, stylistic considerations, and performance context.
DOK 1: Identify characteristics of advanced repertoire (range, key, style, technique).
DOK 2: Explain how repertoire aligns with ensemble strengths and challenges.
DOK 3: Analyze how context influences repertoire selection.
DOK 4: Justify and defend repertoire selections for specific performance contexts.

Musicians select repertoire based on audience, venue, and cultural context

Students may think repertoire selection is arbitrary

Student-led repertoire exploration; tiered analysis tasks; flexible grouping; leadership opportunities; independent inquiry.

DOK 1: Repertoire feature identification
DOK 2: Explanation of repertoire alignment
DOK 3: Repertoire Analysis Assessment and Rubric

DOK 4: Written or verbal defense of repertoire selection