Deadlines and dates in Performance 2014-15

Dates will be confirmed within the first few weeks of the semester. For all questions about assessment procedures please look at the Performance Handbook (on SurreyLearn) before asking.

Performance 1B Assessment (75% of module, 8-10 minutes) can be solo (or small ensemble for

players in pop styles), will be in week 13 or 14 (tbc) Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (25%) is compulsory. Sign register to get marks. Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on an unassessed

basis. This will be taken into account if you wish to take Performance next year Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble Must participate in event management 6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only. Assessment must

be on that instrument. Other ensembles can be on any instrument Feedback: see below under performance feedback

Performance 2B Assessment (70% of module, 10-12 minutes) can be solo or small ensemble, will be in

week 13 or 14 (tbc) Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (15%) is compulsory. Sign register to get marks. Commentary on recording of unconducted ensemble (15% of module, 5 minutes

recording and 300 words). Must be recorded in the semester you take the module. Deadline: Monday 1 June 2015

Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on an unassessed basis. This will be taken into account if you wish to take Performance next year

Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble. This will be taken into account if you wish to take Performance next year

Must participate in event management. This will be taken into account if you wish to take Performance next year

6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only. Assessment and recording/commentary must be on that instrument. Other ensembles can be on any instrument

Feedback: see below under performance feedback

Performance 3B Assessment (70% of module, 12-15 minutes) can be solo or small ensemble, in week

13 (tbc) Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (15%) is compulsory. Sign register to get marks. Commentary on recording of unconducted ensemble (15% of module, 5 minutes

recording and 500 words). Must be recorded in the semester you take the module. Deadline: Monday 1 June 2015.

Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on an unassessed basis

Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble Must participate in event management 6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only. Assessment and

recording/commentary must be on that instrument. Other ensembles can be on any instrument

Feedback: see below under performance feedback

Solo Performance Assessment (100% of module, 15 minutes) in week 14 (tbc) Must be appearance as a soloist, or within a very small ensemble (by agreement) 6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on the same instrument being taken for

Performance 3B. Assessment must be on that instrument. This assessment is IN ADDITION to the Performance 3B assessment, and the two

assessments will normally be a week apart.

Performance B (PGT) Assessment (80% of module, 25 minutes) in week 15 (tbc) Essay (20% of module) on a topic of research related to your performance activity.

1,000 words or equivalent. AT least two appearances as a soloist, or within a very small ensemble (by

agreement) 10 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only. Play a full and active part in the musical life of the Department

What is expected in assessmentsA wide range of general performance expectations are taken into account in all performance assessments eg:

communication with the audience intonation commitment to the performance range and suitability of articulation awareness of ensemble issues understanding of phrasing quality of leadership as appropriate textual accuracy security and quality of preparation choice of tempi technical security stylistic awareness tonal control and variety stamina and continuity dynamic control and variety

Performance feedback

The purpose of feedback in Performance is to help you to discover what your strengths and weaknesses are in performance. Frequently performers have a very different perception of these from the audience. Feedback is intended to help you to build on your strengths and develop any areas of weakness. Feedback can be informal or formal, and can be provided by a range of people from your peers to tutors and academic staff.

Feedback after each solo or ensemble performance assessment will be provided in written form though it is not possible to release this until all the assessments in each cohort are complete. In practice written feedback will normally be available within a week of the end of assessments for your cohort. You are also welcome to sign up for a tutorial to discuss the feedback with the Head of Performance, and it is expected that you will discuss them in detail with your instrumental/vocal tutor.

In addition students are welcome to sign up for a tutorial with the Head of Performance after any performance in which they have participated, and in whatever capacity. Written comments are made during concerts which will form the basis of these tutorials.

Further feedback will be provided in the course of all workshops and rehearsals, and you will also receive feedback from your instrumental/vocal tutor during lessons.

Deadlines and dates in Conducting modules 2014-15

Conducting 3B Details to be circulated by Director of Conducting

Conducting feedbackThe purpose of feedback in Conducting is to help you to discover what your strengths and weaknesses are in performance. and rehearsal Frequently performers have a very different perception of these from the audience or conductors from ensembles. Feedback is intended to help you to build on your strengths and develop any areas of weakness. Feedback can be informal or formal, and can be provided by a range of people from your peers to tutors and academic staff.

Feedback on all aspects of conducting modules will be provided in writing with the option of a tutorial with the Director of Conducting. There will also be feedback provided during the course of each taught session

What is expected in Conducting assessmentsA wide range of general performance expectations are taken into account in all conducting assessments eg:

ability to communicate a performance to performers and audience quality of ensemble understanding of phrasing choice of tempi stylistic awareness dealing with the contingencies of performance