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The performance should consist of: (a) one solo piece in any genre
AND
(b) one scale and arpeggio
OR
(c) one technical study

Solo performance should NOT exceed 4 minutes.
(19 marks)
Scales and arpeggios and technical studies must be performed from memory.

All of the above must be in a range commensurate with the candidates’ level of competence
(Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced).
(5 marks)
Viva Voce – 4 marks

Candidates will participate in a Viva Voce on the material presented. The Examiner may ask candidates
to play a short excerpt from any of the pieces in the file. In addition to the two examination pieces, the
following should be included in the file.

1. A minimum of four (additional) solo pieces.

2. A minimum of two (additional) ensemble pieces.

(4 marks)

CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATION

1. An External Examiner will conduct the examination.

2. The examination centre must be prepared prior to the examination. The room must be free from
all noise and visible distractions. The teachers must be present throughout the examination to
monitor the candidates and provide clarifications as needed by the Examiner. Candidates should
enter the examination equipped with all the materials needed.

3. The demands of music chosen to illustrate the candidate’s level of competence should be
indicated as one of three levels – Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced (see pages 12-13).

LEVELS OF COMPETENCE

Candidates’ performance will be assessed on one of three levels of competence or standards of
performance. At registration, each candidate is required to indicate the level of competence
(Foundation or Intermediate or Advanced) he or she will perform at the practical examination.
A description of each level of competence, is provided below.

‘Levels of Competence’ applies to the PERF profile only, and in no way affects the LIAP or COMP profiles.

The correct level of competence must be entered on the PERF mark sheet. The examiner has the final
responsibility to determine the candidate’s level, in spite of what may have been entered on the
candidate’s file by the teacher. The level is determined by the repertoire presented for examination,
and not necessarily by teacher or candidate preference or choice. If a candidate identified as advanced
or intermediate presents a foundation repertoire, then the candidate is foundation; if a candidate
identified as elementary or intermediate presents an advanced repertoire, then the candidate is
advanced, and so on.

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