I.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the learners will be able to;
A. Describe how the musical elements contribute to the performance of the musical
production;
B. Identifies musical characteristics of selected Asian Musical Theater through video
films or live performances;
C. Evaluate music and music performances using guided rubrics applying knowledge
of musical elements and style.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Traditional Asian Theater Music in Action
Reference: Department of Education, Music 8 Learners Material
Learning Materials:
● Wayang Kulit Puppet
● Laptop
● Projector
● Powerpoint
● Improvised Instruments
III. PROCEDURE
A. Preliminary Activity
● Greetings
● Prayer
● Checking of Attendance
B. Motivation
Title: Traditional Asian Theater Music in Action
The learners will be divided into two groups (same group, last session.) Each group will
represent a Indonesian Wayang Kulit of Traditional Asian Theater Music. Prepare the
improvised instruments and wayang kulit puppets.
C. Lesson Proper
Play short samples of wayang kulit and briefly explain their key characteristics. such as
rhythm, instruments, and how music interacts with the performance.
https://youtu.be/z7sz29y51ao?si=JBmNTsje_fs0N1jM
IV. ANALYZE
Each group must create a short 3–5 minute performance that includes movement,
storytelling, and music inspired by their assigned tradition. They can use body
percussion, voice, or available instruments to mimic the traditional sound. Teams will
collaborate to develop a short scene, incorporating the music and movement styles they
learned. Encourage creativity! They can reenact a famous scene, create their own story, or
stylize a modern tale using traditional techniques.
V. APPLICATION
Each group performs their piece in front of the other. Encourage the audience to observe
and appreciate the differences in style, sound, and movement. And let them perform.
Rubrics:
Criteria Excellence Good Satisfactory Needs
(10 points) (8 points) (6 points) Improvement
(4 points)
Storytelling The story is The story is The story is The story is
and Narrative well-structured, mostly clear somewhat unclear, lacks
engaging, and and engaging, understandable coherence, or
clearly follows with minor but lacks does not follow
a traditional or gaps in engagement or Wayang Kulit
creative plot. coherence or consistency. elements.
Dialogue is expression.
clear and
expressive.
Puppetry Puppets are Puppets are Puppet Puppets are
Skills and skillfully well-handled, movements are difficult to
Manipulation controlled with with mostly somewhat stiff control,
smooth, smooth or inconsistent making it hard
expressive movements but still support to follow the
movements that support the the story. performance.
that align with performance.
the story.
Music and Music and Music and Some music Minimal or no
Sound sound effects sound are and sound are music/sound
Integration are present and used, but they effects, or they
well-coordinate mostly are not always do not match
d, enhancing synchronized well-timed or the
the with the fitting. performance.
performance performance.
and adding
depth.
Creativity and Innovative use Good use of Some creativity Lacks
Artistic of puppets, artistic is present, but creativity or
Elements lighting, and elements, with the artistic
effects makes some creativity performance elements,
the in presentation. lacks strong making the
performance artistic impact. performance
visually less engaging.
captivating.
Teamwork The group The group Some Poor
and works mostly works teamwork is teamwork; lack
Coordination seamlessly well together, present, but of
together, with minor there are collaboration
demonstrating miscommunica noticeable affects the
excellent tions. coordination performance
coordination issues. quality.
and
collaboration.
Overall The The The The
Impact and performance is performance is performance is performance is
Engagement captivating, engaging and somewhat difficult to
well-rehearsed, well-prepared, engaging but follow or lacks
and leaves a with minor lacks polish or audience
strong areas for energy. engagement.
impression on improvement.
the audience.
Grading Scale:
● 54–60 points = Outstanding
● 48–53 points = Very Good
● 42–47 points = Satisfactory
● Below 42 points = Needs Improvement
VI. ABSTRACTION
Ask both groups to share their experience:
● What was challenging?
● What did they enjoy?
● How did the music enhance their performance?
Discuss how Traditional Asian Theater Music brings emotion, energy, and meaning to
stories.
