Unit 3: Developing Ensemble Skills
Duration of Days: 180
-The role of listening and communication within a string ensemble.
-How balance, blend, and timing contribute to ensemble performance.
-How musical notation communicates rhythm, articulation, and dynamics.
-The importance of following conductor cues and ensemble leadership.
-Perform ensemble exercises that reinforce rhythm accuracy and coordination.
-Practice listening and adjusting tone and dynamics within the section.
-Follow conductor cues and respond to musical direction.
-Rehearse and perform music in small groups or sectional settings.
Students perform ensemble repertoire demonstrating rhythmic accuracy and coordination.
Students demonstrate the ability to enter and perform together as a section.
Students evaluate how their individual playing contributes to the ensemble sound.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listening and Balance within the Ensemble | 180 |
| 2 | Rhythm Accuracy and Ensemble Timing | 180 |
| 3 | Conductor Cues and Section Communication | 180 |