Lesson 1: LISTEN
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze performances through focused listening.
How do advanced musicians listen?
What should we listen for?
Tone, articulation, dynamics, rhythm, timbre
MU:Re7.1.E.IIa
MU:Re7.1.E.IIb
Identifying details, analysis
Students engage in independent, focused listening to evaluate musical performances, including their own ensemble.
DOK 1: Identify musical elements (tone, intonation, articulation, dynamics).
DOK 2: Describe performance using precise musical vocabulary.
DOK 3: Explain how musical elements contribute to performance effectiveness.
DOK 4: Evaluate listening selections based on context, purpose, and performance intent.
Listening is critical in music and communication
Students may think listening is passive
Independent listening tasks; student-selected listening excerpts; guided prompts; peer-led discussion; flexible response formats (written, verbal, video).
DOK 1: Identification checklist during listening
DOK 2: Written or verbal performance description
DOK 3: Music Listening Assessment (expanded with detailed analysis)
DOK 4: Analytical listening reflection connecting performance to context and intent