Carshalton Boys Sports College - Music

Course Title: Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Performing)Unit Title: Unit 33 - Specialist Unit -Solo Music Performance SkillsAssignment 3: Looking Back, How Well Did the Performance Go? Tutor: Miss J PorterDate Set: 13th April 2015Review Date: 22nd May 2015Deadline: 5th June 2015

Whole/Part of Unit: Part of UnitTargeted criteria: P3, M3 and D3

Vocational ContextIn order to further their career performers need to be able to evaluate their performance looking at the strengths and weaknesses of practise techniques and methods plus the performance its selfAssignment ScenarioAs part of the Music for Youth festival, you have been asked to take part in a discussion group followingyour performance. You must prepare a report in which you describe, explain and evaluate what you didin the preparation of your programme.

Learner declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.Signed_____________________________________________ Date____________________

Assignment 3: Looking Back - How Well Did the Performance Go? For this assignment you need to know the processes required in preparation for the performance of an extended programme of music. You will submit a written document describing/evaluating how well your performance went. Consider the following points in your written evaluation:-

How successful were your technical preparations such as warm-up techniques, scales, arpeggios plus any other technical exercises to help improve tone and technique relevant to your instrument. Were you successful in formulating effective practise routines such as allocating time for warms ups, technical exercises and learning pieces? Were your pieces for performance thoroughly rehearsed and learnt? How well did you use physical preparation: e.g. relaxation and/or breathing exercises as appropriate plus concentration techniques? How well did you employ exercises to help control nerves? Did you have practise performances at the venue and in front of an audience to help you get ready? Was your clarinet well maintained with serviceable reeds etc.? Did you organise rehearsals with your accompanist?

Grading Criteria

Evidence Written description/evaluation

Additional GuidanceTo achieve P3Describe the processes that you implemented in preparation for your programme of music including information about what you did referring for example to practice techniques, selecting pieces and preparation for the performance.

To achieve M3Explain why you used the particular processes involved in your preparations

To achieve D3You should assess the relative success or otherwise of the preparatory process explaining which parts were successful and which aspects could have been improved or altered.

Reading List:

Bruser M The Art Of Practicing: A Guide To Making Music From The Heart (Bell Tower, 1997)ISBN 0-517-70822-1Laitz S The Complete Musician Student Workbook, Volume 1: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis,and Listening, (Oxford University Press Inc., 2003) ISBN 0195160606