Lesson 4: Performing Ensemble Excerpts
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Perform teacher-selected excerpts applying rhythm, blend, and conductor cues.
How do we make our performance cohesive?
How can I stay together with others?
ensemble, performance, rehearsal, interpretation, dynamics, tempo
NAfME 2.1, NAfME 2.2
Apply all previous skills in a real performance setting.
Focus only on self; forget dynamics or cues.
Sectional rehearsal; confident students support peers.
Teacher evaluation of cohesion, rhythm, blend; self/peer feedback