Musical Ensemble Skills Level 2 | Gateway Qualifications

Understand the nature of music ensemble work.

1.1

Describe what is meant by ensemble skills.
1.2

Assess the demands of putting music together in an ensemble.
1.3

Describe the importance of individual players within the overall framework of an ensemble.

Be able to work co-operatively with music.

2.1

While playing mostly with others, listen to other members of an ensemble, and match dynamics and timbre.
2.2

Work with an ensemble to produce consistent and good quality sound.

Be able to demonstrate a successful rehearsal schedule.

3.1

Through individual practice and ensemble rehearsals, realise the technical demands of music played.

Be able to perform for an audience, as part of a music ensemble.

4.1

Give a performance of the chosen work(s) in conjunction with other members of an ensemble.
4.2

Perform ensemble music which is together, balanced and well articulated.
4.3

Perform ensemble music with a sense of pulse and movement.
4.4

Interpret music as a group.
4.5

Communicate with an audience, through music ensemble work.

Be able to review the work of own music ensemble.

5.1

Assess own contribution to the work of a music ensemble.
5.2

Assess the success of own music ensemble group, in terms of performance and ability to work together.

Musical Ensemble Skills