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 CERTIFICATION

The Syllabus will be examined for the General Proficiency certification. A candidate’s performance
will be indicated on the certificate by an overall numerical on a six-point scale as well as a letter grade
for each of the profile dimensions, namely Listening and Appraising (LIAP), Performing (PERF) and
Composing (COMP). The School-Based Assessment component for this syllabus is aligned to selected
units within the regional qualification of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ). Through this
integration, once all requirements for issuing the CVQ are met, every student with acceptable grades
will receive a Statement of Competence to recognise their competencies in selected units (as detailed
on page 51) from the Level 1 Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) in Musical Performance - Level
1 (CCECE10109). The decisions to award competencies will be based on the quality and relevance of
the pieces of evidence presented for the occupational area.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED

The knowledge and skills students are expected to develop on the completion of the Syllabus have
been grouped under three headings:

1. Listening and Appraising (LIAP);

2. Performing (PERF); and,

3. Composing (COMP).

 DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS

The three profile dimensions, namely Listening and Appraising (LIAP), Performing (PERF) and
Composing (COMP) are described below.

Listening and Appraising (LIAP): The ability to focus aurally on the structural and expressive
elements of music and, using appropriate musical
language, to discuss and appraise ways in which these
elements are used in the creation and performance of
different genres and styles.

Performing (PERF): The ability to perform vocal or instrumental music,
displaying understanding of and sensitivity to musical
structure and style.

Composing (COMP): The ability to select and sequence sound in order to
express and communicate musical ideas, thoughts and
feelings. This includes adding new parts or ideas to an
existing piece (arranging), as well as spontaneously
experimenting with new ideas while in the act of
performing (improvising).

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