Performance
Overview
- Solo Performance- one track, can be multiple pieces
- Ensemble Performance- one track- can be multiple pieces
- Each track is marked out of 24, once scaled the mark will be out of 30
- Each track must last at least one minute and may be a combination of one or more pieces of music
- Each track must be recorded as one complete take- including the introduction listed below
- Total performance (solo and ensemble combined) MUST be a minimum of 4 minutes
- Any performance less than 4 minutes will be graded 0
- Each track must feature the student introducing themselves, they should state
- Name
- Candidate Number
- Centre Name
- Centre Number
- Instrument
- Role in performance
- No maximum time limit is given, however the exam board suggests no more than 6 minutes combined time
- Time limits includes playing time only i.e. not announcements, tuning, gaps between pieces
- A score, stimulus or professional recording must be submitted in order to assess accuracy
- The following are examples of scores:
- Full Score in traditional staff notation
- Lead Sheet
- Chord Chart (if tab MUST include indication of rhythm)
- Track Sheets
- Written Account/tables/diagrams
- Scores should include the student part only (unless not available, i.e. choral score)
- Deviations from the score in keeping with the style are accepted if stylistically convincing
- Performances must be recorded on the school site with your class teacher present