Assessment
Final Music Showcase
Effective Communication
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Exhibition
Reflection
Submission Required
Grading Required
Lead a small-team presentation to a real audience featuring your polished Ableton productions. Share the journey from initial drafts to final tracks, and explain how genre fusion and music theory informed your creative decisions. Demonstrate proficiency with Ableton Live, articulate your artistic choices, and show how feedback and iterative revisions shaped the portfolio. The presentation aligns to all rubric dimensions—understanding audience needs, defining and reframing problems through your musical decisions, creative problem-solving, prototyping and revision, and clear communication. This performance assessment requires collaboration and a formal portfolio submission that includes reflective writing and supporting media.
Plan day
Day 16
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and Overview of the Showcase. Discuss goals, expectations, and logistics for the event. (30 min) |
| 2 | Setup and soundcheck for equipment. Ensure everything is working properly with Ableton Live and any MIDI devices. (30 min) |
| 3 | Individual Presentation: Share the journey from initial drafts to final tracks. Include details on genre fusion and the application of music theory. (60 min) |
| 4 | Peer Feedback Session: Listen to peers' presentations and offer constructive feedback on their compositions. (45 min) |
| 5 | Community Partner Feedback: Invite Mark Poole and Grey Cate to provide expert insights and feedback on your music. (45 min) |
| 6 | Reflective Discussion: Analyze feedback received and articulate learning and adjustments made throughout the project. (30 min) |
| 7 | Conclusion and Thank You: Summarize the experience, express gratitude to participants and partners, and outline next steps. (30 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Ensure all musical compositions are finalized and ready to present. Prepare any necessary visual aids or presentation slides.
- Set up the venue with all required technological equipment including sound systems, projectors, and lighting.
- Create a detailed schedule of presentations, ensuring each participant knows their time slot. Communicate this schedule to all stakeholders.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to present your polished Ableton music productions at the Final Music Showcase. Prepare to share your journey, highlighting how genre fusion and music theory informed your creative decisions. Ensure that all equipment is correctly set up and functioning before the presentation begins. Engage actively in feedback discussions, both giving and receiving constructive criticism. Reflect on the process and express your learning outcomes.