Deadlines and dates in Performance

2014-15
Dates will be confirmed within the first few weeks of the semester. For all
questions about assessment procedures please look at the Performance
Handbook (on SurreyLearn) before asking.
Performance 1B
Assessment (75% of module, 8-10 minutes) can be solo (or small
ensemble for players in pop styles), will be in week 13 or 14 (tbc)
Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (25%) is compulsory. Sign register to
get marks.
Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on
an unassessed basis. This will be taken into account if you wish to
take Performance next year
Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble
Must participate in event management
6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only.
Assessment must be on that instrument. Other ensembles can be
on any instrument
Feedback: see below under performance feedback
Performance 2B
Assessment (70% of module, 10-12 minutes) can be solo or small
ensemble, will be in week 13 or 14 (tbc)
Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (15%) is compulsory. Sign register to
get marks.
Commentary on recording of unconducted ensemble (15% of
module, 5 minutes recording and 300 words). Must be recorded in
the semester you take the module. Deadline: Monday 1 June 2015
Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on
an unassessed basis. This will be taken into account if you wish to
take Performance next year
Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble. This will be
taken into account if you wish to take Performance next year
Must participate in event management. This will be taken into
account if you wish to take Performance next year
6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only.
Assessment and recording/commentary must be on that instrument.
Other ensembles can be on any instrument
Feedback: see below under performance feedback
Performance 3B
Assessment (70% of module, 12-15 minutes) can be solo or small
ensemble, in week 13 (tbc)
Attendance at Choir/Orchestra (15%) is compulsory. Sign register to
get marks.
Commentary on recording of unconducted ensemble (15% of
module, 5 minutes recording and 500 words). Must be recorded in
the semester you take the module. Deadline: Monday 1 June 2015.
Must also perform at least once in concert on instrument of study on
an unassessed basis
Must participate regularly in a nominated ensemble

Must participate in event management

6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only.
Assessment and recording/commentary must be on that instrument.
Other ensembles can be on any instrument
Feedback: see below under performance feedback

Solo Performance
Assessment (100% of module, 15 minutes) in week 14 (tbc)
Must be appearance as a soloist, or within a very small ensemble
(by agreement)
6 hours of tuition provided without cost, on the same instrument
being taken for Performance 3B. Assessment must be on that
instrument.
This assessment is IN ADDITION to the Performance 3B assessment,
and the two assessments will normally be a week apart.
Performance B (PGT)
Assessment (80% of module, 25 minutes) in week 15 (tbc)
Essay (20% of module) on a topic of research related to your
performance activity. 1,000 words or equivalent.
AT least two appearances as a soloist, or within a very small
ensemble (by agreement)
10 hours of tuition provided without cost, on one instrument only.
Play a full and active part in the musical life of the Department

What is expected in assessments

A wide range of general performance expectations are taken into account

in all performance assessments eg:

communication
with
the
audience
commitment
to
the
performance
awareness
of
ensemble
issues
quality of leadership as
appropriate
security
and
quality
of
preparation
technical security
tonal control and variety
dynamic control and variety

intonation

range and suitability of

articulation
understanding of phrasing

textual accuracy

choice of tempi

stylistic awareness
stamina and continuity

Performance feedback
The purpose of feedback in Performance is to help you to discover what
your strengths and weaknesses are in performance. Frequently performers
have a very different perception of these from the audience. Feedback is
intended to help you to build on your strengths and develop any areas of
weakness. Feedback can be informal or formal, and can be provided by a
range of people from your peers to tutors and academic staff.
Feedback after each solo or ensemble performance assessment will be
provided in written form though it is not possible to release this until all the
assessments in each cohort are complete. In practice written feedback will
normally be available within a week of the end of assessments for your
cohort. You are also welcome to sign up for a tutorial to discuss the
feedback with the Head of Performance, and it is expected that you will
discuss them in detail with your instrumental/vocal tutor.

In addition students are welcome to sign up for a tutorial with the Head of
Performance after any performance in which they have participated, and in
whatever capacity. Written comments are made during concerts which will
form the basis of these tutorials.
Further feedback will be provided in the course of all workshops and
rehearsals,
and
you
will
also
receive
feedback
from
your
instrumental/vocal tutor during lessons.

Deadlines and dates

modules 2014-15

in

Conducting

Conducting 3B
Details to be circulated by Director of Conducting

Conducting feedback

The purpose of feedback in Conducting is to help you to discover what

your strengths and weaknesses are in performance. and rehearsal
Frequently performers have a very different perception of these from the
audience or conductors from ensembles. Feedback is intended to help you
to build on your strengths and develop any areas of weakness. Feedback
can be informal or formal, and can be provided by a range of people from
your peers to tutors and academic staff.
Feedback on all aspects of conducting modules will be provided in writing
with the option of a tutorial with the Director of Conducting. There will also
be feedback provided during the course of each taught session

What is expected in Conducting assessments

A wide range of general performance expectations are taken into account

in all conducting assessments eg:
ability to communicate a performance to performers and audience
quality of ensemble
understanding of phrasing
choice of tempi
stylistic awareness
dealing with the contingencies of performance