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Performance Practice

Recorder Performance Project

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Practice performing entire recorder pieces from start to finish

2

Develop confidence in stage presence and smooth musical transitions

3

Demonstrate musical perseverance and joy in performance

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp!”

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates musical performance as a form of worship and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Sheet music
  • Audio backing track
  • Recording device
  • BibleMouse Performance Practice Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and quick review of previous day's musical interpretation techniques

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about expressing emotion through music yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce performance practice techniques and stage presence

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Maintaining confident posture while playing
  • Smooth transitions between musical sections
  • Importance of practicing full piece without stopping
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show joy while performing music?
  • What makes a musical performance feel special?
3Activity: Full Performance Run-Through (10 min)
instrument practice

Practice performing entire recorder pieces with focus on smooth transitions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select two pieces from this semester's repertoire
  2. Practice performing each piece from start to finish
  3. Focus on maintaining steady tempo and confident posture
  4. Record performance if possible for self-review
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Practice one shorter piece with parent guidance

Challenge: Add simple choreography or stage movement during performance

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on performance practice and celebrate progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What felt challenging today?
  • What part of your performance made you feel proud?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll be recording our recorder recital and celebrating our musical journey

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Performance practice builds musical confidence and reduces stage fright

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer specific, positive feedback
  • Encourage relaxed, joyful approach to performance
  • Use BibleMouse Performance Practice Worksheet for structured reflection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel nervous about performing or get frustrated with mistakes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence, smoother transitions, enjoyment of music-making

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple costume or performance outfit
  • Invite family members to be an audience for practice performance
  • Draw a picture depicting yourself performing music

Ready for Tomorrow?

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