Lesson 3: Musical Interpretation & Expressive Performance
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students integrate technical and expressive skills to perform passages with advanced musical interpretation.
How can I communicate emotion and character through my playing?
What musical choices enhance expressive performance?
Expression, phrasing, dynamics, tempo fluctuation, musical interpretation
Performing (expression, phrasing), Creating (interpretation choices), Responding (critique)
Combines all prior technical and ensemble skills, emphasizing interpretive choices and expressive communication.
Use simplified or extended repertoire, peer modeling, expressive coaching
Performance rubric, reflection journal, small group critique