Coursework:   (35% of total assessment)

·        Contribution to conducted ensemble playing              10% 

·        Contribution to unconducted ensemble playing               15% 

·        A reflective diary. Up to 1,000 words                           10%

Examination:  (65% of total assessment)

·        Presentation of a short public recital during the

      final part of the 2nd Semester.

      10 to 15 minutes playing required.                                   65%

Criteria of Assessment for Performance

Final Year Performance equates to an ability to sustain a semi-professional performing career. At this level, the following qualities should be exhibited:

Solo performance

• Fluency and control of expression;
• Communication of your awareness of the music’s structure and idiom;
• Appropriate consideration of historical performance issues;
• Technical control;
• Accuracy;
• Sound quality and tone projection;
• Commitment to both the music performed and to the act and manner of performance;
• Establishing a rapport with the audience.

Ensemble performance – in addition to the above criteria, the following also apply:

• Effectiveness of your role within chamber and orchestral contexts;
• Punctuality, reliability and affability in all rehearsal situations.

A mark above 70% (first class pass) will normally be awarded for a performance which displays a professional level of competence in all the qualities listed. Marks in excess of 80% are awarded only to performances which display excellence in all the qualities listed.

A mark in the range 60-69% (upper second class) will normally be awarded for a performance which meets all the qualities listed, with a high standard in most of these.

A mark of 50-59% (lower second class) will normally be awarded for a performance which meets four or more of the qualities listed to a high standard and the others to a lower standard.

A mark of 40-49% (third class pass) will normally be awarded for a performance which displays all the qualities listed, but at a low level.

A mark of 35-39% will normally be awarded for a performance which significantly fails to display some of the qualities listed.

A mark below 35% will normally be awarded for a performance which fails to display most of the qualities listed.

Attainment of a mark of at least 60% in Level HE2 Performance.

Note that you will only be allowed to take this option under exceptional circumstances; see the introduction to this handbook for further details.

To further your development as a solo performer, and to present a short public recital at a standard that aspires to the professional.

• demonstrate enhanced instrumental/vocal ability in a short recital
• perform in public, with authority and communication, and at an appropriate level
• demonstrate technical, musical, presentational skills and stylistic awareness
• demonstrate an awareness of some of the background issues relevant to performance

Individual tuition, and experience in performance as soloist (and/or accompanist, as appropriate)

• Attendance at Performance Seminars and concerts as required.
• Regular instrumental/vocal lessons.
• Attendance at tutorials as required.

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