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Monks Walk School: Edexcel BTEC Music 2012 First: Unit 5 Introducing Music Composition

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IV: Miss Harris

Name:

Form:

Start date: 07.09.2013

Completion date: TBC


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Assessment Criteria

Learning

Aim

Pass Merit Distinction

A Demonstratecompetent use andcontrol of technicaland interpretivemusic performanceskills in practice anddevelopment.

Present a review ofmusic performanceskills, describing

strengths and areasto develop.

Demonstrate competentuse and control oftechnical andinterpretive musicperformance skills,showing consistency infocus, response andeffort in practice anddevelopment.

Present a review of

music performanceskills, explainingstrengths and areas todevelop.

Demonstrate competent useand control of technical andinterpretive musicperformance skills, showingconsistency in focus,incorporating stylistic qualitiesand a high level of focus,response and effort inpractice and development.

Present a review of music

performance skills, makingqualitative judgments, aboutown strengths and areas todevelop.

B Demonstrate

personal

management skills

and competent

application of music

performance skillsin rehearsal.

Perform music using

relevant technical

and interpretive

performance skills

competently.

Demonstrate

consistent personal

management skills

with competent and

confident application

of music performanceskills in rehearsal.

Perform music with

confidence and

consistency, using

relevant technical and

interpretive

performance skills

competently todemonstrate stylistic

qualities.

Demonstrate a high level of

personal management skills

competent, confident,

fluent and sustained

application of music

performance skills inrehearsal.

Perform music with

confidence, consistency

and ease, using relevant

technical and interpretive

performance skills

competently and fluently

and fully demonstratingstylistic qualities.


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Scenario

You are planning to apply for a music course at a local sixth form college. To ensureyou have the best possible chance of success you should develop your music

performance skills during teacher-led sessions. You are required to take with you tothe audition a practice log that shows you have been able to track your progress duringthe sessions. This should include strengths and weaknesses in your vocal orinstrumental technique.

Use P.2 and P.3 to identify areas of technique to work on, as part of your log.

Getting Better

Develop your music performance skills and reviewyour own practice

Task:You should start your online blog by explaining what you would like to achieve by theend of the performance unit, in one years time, and a plan of how you are going toachieve this.

Attend all of your instrumental lessons, and bring your music into your practical musiclessons in order to practice. When you have completed a piece of music, record it andupload to your online blog to demonstrate your progress.

Evidence:Ongoing unit log using online blogRecordings of milestone sessions upload to online blogTeacher observations.


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Scenario

The audition is fast approaching. You will prepare two suitable contrasting pieces thatshow off your technical and interpretive skills in performance, ensuring that you alsokeep a record of your rehearsal process.

Perform to an audience of peers and teachers.

Use p.3-5 to identify areas to work on.

Task

You should rehearse the pieces that you have chosen for your audition.

During rehearsals you should demonstrate appropriate personal management skills,e.g. time management, concentration and focus, self-discipline and sensitivity towards

others.

You should also use musical performance skills in rehearsal to ensure that the piecesare fully prepared for performance to an audience.

Perform professionally and maturely to the class, and ensure that it is video recorded.

Through your performance you will show you have used the technical and interpretiveskills you have developed during yourstudy for this unit.

Your performance should also clearly show the particular stylistic qualities of the typeof music being performed.

My AuditionUse your music performance skills within rehearsal and

performance

Evidence:Video recording of final performance and 2 rehearsal sessionsTeacher observation records


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