Lesson 3: INTERPRET
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will develop and justify interpretive decisions.
How do musicians interpret music?
How does context influence interpretation?
Dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tone, style
MU:Pr4.3.E.IIa
MU:Pr4.3.E.IIb
Supporting claims with evidence
Students develop and refine interpretive decisions related to tone, articulation, phrasing, and style.
DOK 1: Identify expressive and stylistic elements.
DOK 2: Apply interpretive decisions in rehearsal.
DOK 3: Justify interpretive choices using musical and contextual evidence.
DOK 4: Adapt interpretation based on feedback and performance context.
Interpretation varies across cultures and traditions
Students may think there is only one correct interpretation
Student-led interpretive discussions; peer modeling; recording analysis; multiple interpretation trials; leadership roles.
DOK 1: Score annotation
DOK 2: Rehearsal observation
DOK 3: Interpretive rationale
DOK 4: Practice Video Project and Practice Video Project Response Form