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2. (a)(i) Solo Performance (PERF) – (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 a good level 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 a reasonable good level 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;
- displays an adequate level of musicality in interpreting:
tempo, dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates an adequate level of technique and tone
quality; and an adequate level of understanding of the style
of the piece.

Limited 4 – 6 In performing a solo item the candidate:

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

Very Limited 0 – 3 In performing a solo item the candidate:

- displays many inaccuracies in rhythm and pitch;

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