Lesson 4: Performing Ensemble Music
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will perform a short ensemble piece applying rhythm accuracy, balance, and conductor cues.
How can we create a cohesive ensemble performance?
What musical elements help improve performance?
Performance, rehearsal, interpretation, ensemble
NAfME 2.1: Perform in an ensemble with timing and tone
NAfME 2.2: Respond to conductor cues
MU:Pr6.1.6a: Demonstrate expressive qualities
Students combine ensemble skills to perform a short musical excerpt.
Ensemble success depends only on individual playing.
Sectional rehearsals before full ensemble.
Teacher evaluation of ensemble performance.