Unit 3: Perform

How proper technique (posture, breath, finger placement, embouchure, mallet/stick technique) affects tone and performance quality.
How dynamics, articulation, phrasing, and expression contribute to musical interpretation.
The importance of accuracy, timing, and listening in individual and ensemble performance.
How performance preparation and practice strategies improve musical execution.
How their individual contribution affects ensemble cohesion and overall sound.

Apply technical skills to perform exercises, scales, and repertoire accurately.
Use dynamics, articulation, and phrasing to express musical ideas.
Perform individually and as part of an ensemble with attention to timing, balance, and blend.
Listen critically to self and peers, adjusting playing for improved musical outcomes.
Participate in rehearsal strategies, including warm-ups, sectional practice, and performance prep.

• Individual Performance: Students perform exercises, scales, or excerpts demonstrating accurate technique, tone, and expressive elements.

• Ensemble Performance: Students contribute to a group performance, showing blend, balance, and coordination.

• Peer and Self-Evaluation: Students analyze their own and peers’ performances, identifying areas of strength and improvement.

• Reflection: Students describe the technical and expressive choices they made and how these affected their performance.

• Optional: Recorded Performance or Live Concert demonstrating growth over the unit.