Music Performance Skills

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand how to prepare for musical performance.

Musical performance can be vocal or instrumental.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the importance of warming up before a musical performance.

  • 1.2.

    Explain how the instrument is constructed.

  • 1.3.

    Explain the function of parts of the instrument.

  • 1.4.

    Describe the components of a score in preparation for a performance.

2. — Know how to rehearse for a performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.2.

    Describe the components of a score in preparation for performance.

  • 2.3.

    Devise a practice routine for a solo and ensemble performance.

3. — Be able to perform music in front of an audience.

Must include evidence of a solo and ensemble performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Perform music to an audience as a solo artist and as part of an ensemble.

  • 3.2.

    Reflect and review on own performance, making suggestions for improvement.