Prior Knowledge Students have been practicing listening and analysis skills and have discussed criteria for evaluating their performances. Students can define and explain terms such as vocal technique, blend, balance, and tone.
Students can make judgments of quality in performances.
Tell students they are going to view the videotape Instruments for Change. Tell them they will see four music teachers at work. Have students listen and watch for rehearsal techniques or teaching style in the video's four segments. Ask students to jot down notes. Have students volunteer observations of either rehearsals or philosophy they saw on the video, and write their observations under the appropriate name on the chalkboard.