the relative volume of different parts or instruments; effective balance is where every part can be heard clearly

how performers use musical elements such as dynamics, tone and phrasing to communicate emotion and character

ensuring the performance feels natural and continuous

Listen and follow the score

British English CC

main theme from bar 6

Refining and polishing an ensemble performance

Music

Playing rhythmically in an ensemble

Considering balance in an ensemble

Performing on a bass instrument in an ensemble

Performing expressively as an ensemble

Pupils will analyse a range of different ensemble performances, focusing on strengths and areas for improvement. They will identify aspects that are crucial for effective ensemble performance and develop strategies for being self-critical and improving their own ensemble performances.

Ensemble performance

What is the term for the relative volume between the different parts in an ensemble.

What is the term for how smoothly a performance flows without hesitation?

ignore it and carry on playing their own part even if it doesn't quite fit

adjust their part to keep the ensemble together

Which of these should performers do if a mistake happens during the performance?

Refining and polishing an ensemble performance

Lesson outcome