MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T2.2 EP & Performance
Unit: 32 Music Performance Skills
Assessor: David MacKinnon

I.V: Matt Power

Date issued: 15/01/16

Formative assessment: 11/03/16
The
project
brief
Scenario

Submission date: 24/03/16

This project is designed to develop your performance skills as both a solo and group performer.
You will need to develop a wide repertoire and contribute to the arrangement of a number of
musical pieces. This project can draw on your experiences rehearsing for performances as part
of the function band.
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
LO 2

LO 3

LO 4

Be able to perform solo

instrumental or vocal
skills
Be able to develop
group performance skills

Be able to perform
instrumental or vocal
skills in a varied
repertoire
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:

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Date:

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This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following MERIT grades:
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and communicate
appropriate findings

Indicative
Characteristic/s
Effective judgements
have been made.

Contextualisation

Appropriate techniques
have been applied.

You have considered appropriate rehearsal

techniques and have applied them successfully.

The appropriate structure

and approach has been
used.

The recordings must show a representative

selection of the repertoire in an appropriate format.

You must select appropriate material for both your

solo audition pieces and your group repertoire, and
undertake effective strategies to learn the material.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:
Grade Descriptor
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

Indicative
Characteristic/s
Self-criticism of approach
has taken place.

Contextualisation

Independence has been

demonstrated and the
importance of
interdependence has
been recognized and
achieved.
Innovation and creative
thought have been
applied.

You must evidence examples of how you worked

independently when working towards your audition
pieces, and how you recognized the benefits of
working as part of an ensemble.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

You must evaluate the effectiveness of your

creative and directive input during the rehearsal
sessions.

You must show evidence of how and where you

used creative though when arranging the pieces
you musically directed.

MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) MUSIC
Assignment title/reference: T2.2 EP & Performance
Unit: 32 Music Performance Skills
Assessor: David MacKinnon

I.V: Matt Power

Date issued: 15/01/16

Formative assessment: 11/03/16

The
project
brief
Scenario

Task 1
1.1,
1.2, 1.3

Task 2
2.1,
2.2, 2.3

Task 3
3.1,
3.2, 3.3

Task 4
4.1,
4.2, 4.3

Submission date: 24/03/16

This project is designed to develop your performance skills as both a solo and group performer.
You will need to develop a wide repertoire and contribute to the arrangement of a number of
musical pieces. This project can draw on your experiences rehearsing for performances as part
of the function band.
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
Audition Pieces And Solo Skills
You must develop an audition piece that must exhibit considered and controlled
instrumental or vocal technique, and display musical accuracy in this performance.
Within a group show considered and controlled musical skills in improvisation. Both
of these pieces must be evidenced either by video or audio recording.
Function Band Rehearsals
Being part of the function band requires you to rehearse and perform taking into
consideration the other musicians. Within these rehearsals you must display
positive communication skills in group performance and exhibit confidence of
control over performance in a group environment. You must demonstrate critical
listening skills, by analysing your own and the groups performance.
Setlist - Varied Repertoire
A successful function band must have a wide and varied repertoire. You must
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.
Rehearsal Techniques And Song Development
Throughout rehearsals you must demonstrate the creative process of directing other
musicians in an accomplished group performance and produce ideas to contribute to
an accomplished group performance. In a written evaluation you must describe how
you managed to create suitable rehearsal material for cover arrangements and
creative arrangements.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

EVIDENCE
Video or Audio
Recordings /
Observation

Rehearsals
Audio or video
recordings.
Song analysis.

Video
EP Recordings

Rehearsals
Written
Evaluation

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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
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3

The evidence shows you are able to:

exhibit considered and controlled instrumental or vocal technique
display musical accuracy in performance
show considered and controlled musical skills in improvisation
display positive communication skills in group performance
exhibit confidence of control over performance in a group environment
demonstrate critical listening skills and evaluate group performance
show considered and controlled approaches to performing a variety of pieces
produce stylistic conventions appropriate to chosen repertoire
create appropriate repertoire for group and solo performance
demonstrate the creative process of directing other musicians in an
accomplished group performance
produce ideas to contribute to an accomplished group performance
create suitable rehearsal material for cover arrangements and creative
arrangements

Merit
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and
communicate appropriate
findings

Achieved (tick)

Distinction
Achieved (tick)

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Grade Descriptor
D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organizing
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent
/ lateral / creative thinking

Achieved (tick)

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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 2015/16