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LEVEL OF ABILITY MARKS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
- displays poor level of musicality in interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a very limited level of technique and very
poor tone quality; and,
- demonstrates no understanding of the style of the piece.

(a)(ii) Scale and Arpeggios/Technical Study (5 marks)

Marks Level of Ability Assessment Criteria
5 Outstanding Very fluent and accurate
4 Good Accurate but could be more fluent
3 Competent Mostly accurate, lacks fluency
2 Moderate Some inaccuracies; lacks fluency
1 Limited Too many inaccuracies
0 Very limited Non-delivery

(b) Ensemble Performance (PERF) (24 marks)

Level of Ability Marks Assessment Criteria
Outstanding 21 – 24 In presenting an ensemble item the candidate:

- displays a high level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch/timbre;
- displays a high level of musicality interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a high level of sensitivity to cues, coordination
and balance; and,
- demonstrates a high level of understanding of the style of the
piece.

Good 17 – 20 In presenting an ensemble item the candidate:

- displays a good level of accuracy in rhythm and pitch/timbre;
- displays a good level of musicality interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a good level of sensitivity to cues, coordination
and balance; and,
- demonstrates a good level of understanding of the style of the
piece.

Fairly Good 13 – 16 In presenting an ensemble item the candidate:

- displays a reasonable level of accuracy in rhythm and
pitch/timbre;
- displays a reasonable level of musicality interpreting: tempo,
dynamics and phrasing;
- demonstrates a reasonable level of sensitivity to cues,
coordination and balance; and,

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