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 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

PAPER 02 – PERFORMING AND COMPOSING

A. PERFORMING (PERF) (28 marks)

Candidates will:

1. demonstrate manipulative skills and convey musical expression;

2. display technical competence and accuracy in performing scales and arpeggios from memory;

3. critique their own performance and that of others with reference to agreed standards and
musical criteria; and,

4. demonstrate sensitivity to musical structure and balance in performing with others in an
ensemble.

Criteria for skill assessed: Performing (PERF) – Paper 02

Solo Performance (19 marks)

LEVEL OF ABILITY MARKS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Outstanding 17 – 19 In performing a solo item the candidate:

- displays a high level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch;
- displays a high level of musicality in interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a highly effective technique and tone quality;
and a high level of understanding of the style of the piece.

Good 14 – 16 In performing a solo item the candidate:

- displays a good level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch;
- displays a good level of musicality in interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a good level of technique and tone quality;
and, of understanding of the style of the piece.

Fairly Good 11 – 13 In performing a solo item the candidate:

- displays a reasonable level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch;
- displays a reasonable level of musicality in interpreting:
tempo, dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a reasonable level of technique and tone
quality; and, of understanding of the style of the piece.

Moderate 7 – 10 In performing a solo item the candidate:

- displays an adequate level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch;

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