Grade Level/Course Band 9-12

Unit: Critiquing

Grade Level/Course Band 9-12

Teacher: Cordova

Learning Goals (Question 1)
Complex / Use previous knowledge to critique performances and help preparation
Simple / Critique based on NMMEA adjudicator forms
Planning for Question 2 / Planning for Question 3 / Planning for Question 4
Preview / Critical Input Chunk / Actively Process /
Compare the previous year’s performance to the current one. Compare other groups scores to our own.
Analyze errors, and see how they match up with the judges sheets/tapes / Use blank judges sheets to help peers improve on the preparation of solos, audition material, and individual parts within the ensemble.
Using the criteria, make judgments on solo ensemble, all-state auditions, southwest honor band auditions and large group preparation. Use that information to improve the preparation of repertoire.
Using judges criteria, critique any student auditioning for scholarships.
What do we know about adjudicator expectations?
What makes a good large group band? /
Observe/listen to other bands/ensembles performances in various styles and genres.
Full class lecture with notes and adjudication forms. /
Discuss and predict scenarios for performance.
Q&A for elaboration.
Reflect on judges tapes, forms, and scores for our ensemble, as well as other ensembles.
Resources: http://www.nmmea.com/AugJudSSBWind.pdf
http://www.nmmea.com/AugJudgSSBPerc.pdf