Lesson 4: PRESENT
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will perform and realize their creative ideas.
How do musicians bring ideas to life?
How do performance choices shape creative work?
Performance, expression, articulation, dynamics
MU:Cr2.1.E.IIb
Students present ideas clearly and communicate intent.
Students perform and realize their musical ideas through voice, body percussion, and digital tools.
DOK 1: Perform basic ideas.
DOK 2: Perform with control and accuracy.
DOK 3: Demonstrate expressive intent.
DOK 4: Adapt performance to enhance meaning.
Musicians present creative work in performance settings.
Students may think performance is separate from creation.
Flexible performance formats; group work; modeling; varied pacing.
DOK 1: Students perform created material with basic accuracy in pitch, rhythm, or coordination.
DOK 2: Students perform with improved accuracy and control.
DOK 3: Students perform with expression, demonstrating dynamics, phrasing, or articulation choices.
DOK 4: Students adapt and refine performance based on feedback (peer/teacher) to enhance expressive intent.