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SBA INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FORMAT OF THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SBA INSTRUCTIONS IN
EXAMINATIONS IN THE EXISTING SYLLABUS THE FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS
PROPOSED BY THE PANEL
(ii) PERF (ii) PERF
(a) One Solo performance
 Sing or play ONE solo piece from (a) One Solo performance
any musical genre (2 – 4 minutes)
(i) Sing or play ONE solo piece
 Sing or play ONE scale (major or from any musical genre (2-4
minor) or present one technical minutes)
study. The scale and arpeggio
should be in the key of the solo (ii) play ONE scale (major or
pieces. minor) and arpeggio or
(20 marks) present one technical study.
(b) One Ensemble The scale and arpeggio
One instrumental or vocal piece should be in the key of the
performed in a group (ensemble a solo pieces.
minimum of two players), (3–5 minutes).
The candidate being examined must (iii) Vocal candidates should
perform a clear and distinguishable role in present a technical study
the group. and select a technical
(12 marks) exercise.

(iv) For drummers/percussion
instruments

(20 marks)

(b) One Ensemble

One instrumental or vocal piece
performed in a group of two (2) to
six (6) players. The ensemble piece
must be 3–5 minutes in duration.
The candidate being examined
must perform a clear and
distinguishable role in the group.

Candidates may present a second
instrument for the ensemble piece.
The instrument chosen must be
played at the same level as the one
used in the solo performance.

(12 marks)

18. The Panel reviewed the list of Careers presented in the Syllabus and agreed to update the list
by adding Entertainment Lawyer. The Panel discussed the relevance of the knowledge and skills
covered in the existing CSEC® Music Syllabus and agreed that it was appropriately pitched at the
secondary level. The Panel also agreed with the participants of the focus group that the Suggested

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