Objective:

Students will learn that performing music is about more than just playing or singing the right notes — it’s about sharing emotions and telling a story. They will prepare a short solo that shows both their skills and their feelings through music.

Assignment Instructions:Make Your Music Speak: Sharing Your Story

Music isn’t just about the right notes — it’s about making people feel something. Your job is to choose a solo piece and practice it so you can share not just the music, but the feeling behind it.

1. Pick Your Piece
   • Choose a solo piece you enjoy and feel comfortable playing or singing.
   • Make sure it’s a piece you can perform well — no need to pick the hardest song!
2. Learn About Your Music
   • Find out who wrote your piece and what kind of music it is (happy, sad, exciting, peaceful?).
   • Write 3–4 sentences about what you think the piece is about or how it makes you feel.
3. Plan Your Performance
   • Think about how you can show the feeling of the music — through dynamics, tempo, or articulation.
   • Write down 2–3 ideas for how you will make the audience feel the mood of your piece.
4. Perform for the Class
   • You will perform your piece for your classmates.
   • Remember: We aren’t just listening for the notes — we want to feel the music!
5. Reflection
   • After your performance, write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about:
   • What you liked about your performance
   • What feeling you tried to share
   • What you would try to do even better next time

🎵 Performance Rubric: "Making Music Speak"

📈 Grading Scale:
• A (90–100%): 14–16 points
• B (80–89%): 12–13 points
• C (70–79%): 10–11 points
• D (60–69%): 8–9 points
• F (<60%): 0–7 points

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Objective:
Students will understand that successful audition solos require more than technical proficiency; they must demonstrate personal musical expression to create a memorable and moving performance. Students will apply this understanding by evaluating and preparing a solo that highlights their best musical abilities and emotional connection to the piece.

Assignment: More Than the Notes: Crafting Your Audition Moment

Instructions:

1. Select Your Solo:
   • Choose a piece that showcases your strengths and is within your technical reach.
   • Consider the emotional story or mood—why this piece matters to you personally.
2. Research the Music:
   • Write a paragraph about the piece’s historical context and stylistic period (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, 20th/21st century).
   • List key musical elements (dynamics, phrasing, tempo changes) that support expression.
3. Craft Your Performance Plan:
   • Write 6–8 sentences describing how you’ll express the emotion/story of the piece.
   • Be specific about your choices in dynamics, tempo, tone, and phrasing.
4. Practice & Perform:
   • Rehearse with your emotional goals in mind.
   • Perform live in class or submit a recorded audition.
   • Your goal: not just accuracy—but emotional impact.
5. Self-Reflection (1 page):
   • What did you feel while performing?
   • How do you think your audience responded?
   • What would you improve to enhance emotional connection next time?

🎼 Rubric: “Creating a Moment: Solo Performance Evaluation” (20 Points)

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Developing (2)	Needs Improvement (1)
Technical Accuracy	Nearly flawless notes, rhythms, intonation	Minor errors; generally accurate	Frequent errors affecting flow	Major errors; performance suffers
Musical Expression	Highly expressive; emotionally powerful	Mostly expressive; meaningful at moments	Inconsistent expression	Little or no emotional impact
Preparation & Research	Detailed history and strong performance plan	Good research; mostly clear plan	Limited research or vague plan	Minimal research or unclear intentions
Audience Connection	Created a memorable moment	Some audience connection	Limited engagement	No audience impact
Self-Reflection	Insightful, honest, and detailed	Good reflection; some depth	Basic or surface-level	Lacks detail or reflection

🎯 Grading Scale:
A (90–100%): 18–20 points
B (80–89%): 16–17 points
C (70–79%): 14–15 points
D (60–69%): 12–13 points
F (<60%): 0–11 points

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