MS Music Guide

Topic 4: Musicality & Interpretation Level 1: Instrumental Music

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

- Highly expressive performance with appropriate style, tempo, phrasing and contrasting dynamics. - Demonstrates a connection to the music and its significance. - Identify and describe expressive musical elements that contribute to a quality performance. -Consider a selection of music to determine the culture and purpose behind its creation.

Examples of Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning to play my instrument with beauty and an individual interpretation in mind that others can clearly understand/appreciate. Success Criteria : I know I’ll have it when, ● I know how to approach a variety of musical works in solo and ensemble settings with a baseline expressive approach. ● I can explain definitions of interpretive/expressive terminology: phrasing, dynamics, style, balance, blend, contrast, melody, harmony, register, tone, tempo, emphasis, etc. ● I can give a convincing musical performance.

Example of Learning Progression

● Follow conductor’s directions, applying them to the repertoire (marking in, demonstrating the requested style suggestions). ● Determine one’s own expressive/interpretive markings; use and apply them for repertoire. ● Discuss the merits of various expressive choices. ● Select, from options, a convincing musical interpretation. ● Independently utilize musical elements to create an expressive performance.

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITIZED VOCABULARY:

SKILLS:

Interpretation Phrasing Style Musicianship Emphasis

Phrasing Dynamics Style Tempo Balance Blend Contrast

Make appropriate interpretive musical decisions as a soloist/ensemble. Utilize appropriate phrasing, dynamics, style, balance and blend to express ideas and emotions.