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 FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS

The examination is offered at the General Proficiency Level. The assessment comprises three papers.
Paper 01 (LIAP), Paper 02 (COMP/PERF), Paper 03 (LIAP/PERF). Paper 01 is assessed externally. Paper
02 (Practical Assessment) and Paper 03 (School-Based Assessment) are assessed by the teacher and
moderated by CXC®. Paper 03, the SBA, has two sections, (1) LIAP - one assignment chosen from the
syllabus (2) PERF – one solo performance and one ensemble.

The examination requirements are:

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Paper 01 Listening and Appraising (LIAP) (60 marks)

Multiple Choice Sixty multiple choice items based on music perception, music
(1hr 30 min) literacy and music history (60 marks)

Paper 02 Composing (COMP) and Performing (PERF) (102 marks)
Practical Assessment
Composing (COMP)

Candidates will be required to present TWO compositions for
assessment, as well as participate in a Viva Voce.

Candidates are required to submit a composing file containing:

(a) Two composing assignments – one arrangement and
one original composition. One of the compositions
must be rehearsed and presented in a live
performance during the practical examination.
Performance must be contrasted in key, tempo and
style from that which will be presented in Paper 03
(SBA). (35 x 2 marks)

(b) Viva Voce, in which the candidate discusses
particular musical features of the pieces presented in
the composing file. (4 marks)

Performing (PERF)

A practical examination in two sections based on the Performing
and Composing profile dimensions.

Candidates will be required to:

(a) Sing or play one selected solo piece from any musical
genre (2- 4 minutes). (19 marks)

(b) Sing or play one scale and arpeggio in the key of the
piece or one technical study. (5 marks)

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