MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2017/18

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Live Performance (1)
Unit: 32 Music Performance Skills
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power
Date issued: 08/01/18
Formative assessment: 09/02/18 Submission date: 26/03/18

The This project is designed to develop your performance skills as both a solo and group performer.
project You will need to develop a wide repertoire and contribute to the arrangement of a number of
brief musical pieces. This project can draw on your experiences rehearsing for performances as part
of the function band.
Scenario You are part of a function band working towards a series of performances. Many performers are
members of more than one ensemble, with acceptance by audition. You must not only be an
integral part of the function band, with creative input, but also equipped with solo pieces ready to
audition should opportunities arise. The repertoire should be recorded.

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Be able to perform solo
instrumental or vocal
skills
LO 2 Be able to develop
group performance skills
LO 3 Be able to perform
instrumental or vocal
skills in a varied
repertoire
LO 4 Be able to develop
effective and relevant
rehearsal techniques
1.1 exhibit considered and controlled instrumental or vocal technique
1.2 display musical accuracy in performance
1.3 show considered and controlled musical skills in improvisation
2.1 display positive communication skills in group performance
2.2 exhibit confidence of control over performance in a group
environment
2.3 demonstrate critical listening skills and evaluate group
performance
3.1 show considered and controlled approaches to performing a
variety of pieces
3.2 produce stylistic conventions appropriate to chosen repertoire
3.3 create appropriate repertoire for group and solo performance
4.1 demonstrate the creative process of directing other musicians in
an accomplished group performance
4.2 produce ideas to contribute to an accomplished group
performance
4.3 create suitable rehearsal material for cover arrangements and
creative arrangements.

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following MERIT grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Contextualisation

M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and communicate
appropriate findings
Characteristic/s
Effective judgements You must select appropriate material for both your
have been made. solo audition pieces and your group repertoire, and
undertake effective strategies to learn the material.
Appropriate techniques You have considered appropriate rehearsal
have been applied. techniques and have applied them successfully.
The appropriate structure The recordings must show a representative
and approach has been selection of the repertoire in an appropriate format.
used.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Contextualisation

D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent /
lateral / creative thinking
Characteristic/s
Self-criticism of approach You must evaluate the effectiveness of your
has taken place. creative and directive input during the rehearsal
sessions.
Independence has been You must evidence examples of how you worked
demonstrated and the independently when working towards your audition
importance of pieces, and how you recognized the benefits of
interdependence has working as part of an ensemble.
been recognized and
achieved.
Innovation and creative You must show evidence of how and where you
thought have been used creative though when arranging the pieces
applied. you musically directed.

This process demands an understanding of practice techniques, what constitutes as a varied

repertoire and music notation. You are advised to use college library resources where you think
appropriate. This unit is intrinsically linked with Unit 33.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Live Performance (1)
Unit: 32 Music Performance Skills
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power
Date issued:
Formative assessment: Submission date: 26/03/18

The This project is designed to develop your performance skills as both a solo and group performer.
project You will need to develop a wide repertoire and contribute to the arrangement of a number of
brief musical pieces. This project can draw on your experiences rehearsing for performances as part
of the function band.
Scenario You are part of a function band working towards a series of performances. Many performers are
members of more than one ensemble, with acceptance by audition. You must not only be an
integral part of the function band, with creative input, but also equipped with solo pieces ready to
audition should opportunities arise. The repertoire should be recorded.

TASKS EVIDENCE
Task 1 Audition Pieces And Solo Skills Video or Audio
1.1, You must develop an audition piece that must exhibit considered and controlled Recordings /
1.2, 1.3 instrumental or vocal technique, and display musical accuracy in this performance. Observation
Within a group show considered and controlled musical skills in improvisation. Both
of these pieces must be evidenced either by video or audio recording.
Task 2 Function Band Rehearsals Rehearsals
2.1, Being part of the function band requires you to rehearse and perform taking into Audio or video
2.2, consideration the other musicians. Within these rehearsals you must display recordings.
positive communication skills in a group performance and exhibit confidence of Song analysis.
control over performance in a group environment.
Task 3 Setlist - Varied Repertoire Video
3.1, A successful function band must have a wide and varied repertoire. You must EP Recordings
3.2, 3.3 create a series of group and solo recordings that show a considered and controlled
approach to performing a variety of pieces, and produce stylistic conventions
appropriate to chosen repertoire. The recordings must create an appropriate
repertoire for group and solo performance.
Task 4 Rehearsal Techniques And Song Development Rehearsals
4.1, Throughout rehearsals you must demonstrate the creative process of directing other Video Or
4.2, musicians in an accomplished group performance and produce ideas to contribute to Written Song
4.3, 2.3 Analysis
an accomplished group performance. In a written or filmed analysis you must
describe how you managed to create suitable rehearsal material for cover
arrangements and creative arrangements. You must demonstrate critical listening
skills, by analysing your own and the group’s performance through your chosen
songs.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T2.2 EP & Performance
Unit: 32 Music Performance Skills
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V:
Learner: Date Submitted:

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick)
1.1 exhibit considered and controlled instrumental or vocal technique
1.2 display musical accuracy in performance
1.3 show considered and controlled musical skills in improvisation
2.1 display positive communication skills in group performance
2.2 exhibit confidence of control over performance in a group environment
2.3 demonstrate critical listening skills and evaluate group performance
3.1 show considered and controlled approaches to performing a variety of pieces
3.2 produce stylistic conventions appropriate to chosen repertoire
3.3 create appropriate repertoire for group and solo performance
4.1 demonstrate the creative process of directing other musicians in an
accomplished group performance
4.2 produce ideas to contribute to an accomplished group performance
4.3 create suitable rehearsal material for cover arrangements and creative
arrangements

Merit Distinction

Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick)

M1 D1
Identify and apply Use critical reflection to
strategies to find evaluate own work and
appropriate solutions justify valid conclusions
M2 D2
Select / design and apply Take responsibility for
appropriate methods and managing and organizing
techniques activities
M3 D3
Present and Demonstrate convergent
communicate appropriate / lateral / creative thinking
findings

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor Signature Date

Student Signature Date

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18