Assignment Brief

Qualification BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Music (Performing)

Unit number and title Unit 33: Solo Music Performing Skills
Assignment title The Concert
Start date 3rd May 2020
Deadline ? 2021
Assessor name A. Clifford

PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

This unit enables the learner’s continued development of the specific skills required by a solo performer.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this unit a learner should:
● Know how to choose appropriate pieces for an extended programme of music
● Be able to perform an extended programme of music to an audience
● Know the processes required in preparation for the performance of an extended programme of music.
SCENARIO
You have found out about an important international music festival you can perform in. It will give you valuable performing
experience, exposure to a wider audience and it would look great on your UCAS reference and CV as you wish to go to a top
university. However the places are limited and it’s very competitive so you need to prepare a good audition recording and
prepare to play a recital of 20-30 minutes in front of an invited audience. As part of the festival, you have been asked to take part
in a discussion group following your performance. You must prepare a report in which you describe, explain and evaluate what
you did in the preparation of your programme.

Assessment and Grading Criteria

To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that you are
able to:
P1 identify appropriate and
contrasting pieces for an
extended programme of
music
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria, you
are able to:
M1 describe appropriate and
contrasting pieces for an
extended programme of
music
To achieve a DISTINCTION grade
the evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass and merit
criteria, you are able to:
D1 justify appropriate and
contrasting pieces for an
extended programme of
music

P2 perform (as a soloist) an M2 perform (as a soloist) an D2 perform (as a soloist) an

extended programme extended programme extended programme
of music to an audience, of music to an audience, of music to an audience,
demonstrating some demonstrating a high level of demonstrating a high level of
elements of good musicianship musicianship throughout
musicianship

P3 describe the processes M3 explain the processes D3 evaluate the processes

implemented in preparation implemented in preparation implemented in preparation
for the performance of an for the performance of an for the performance of an
extended programme of extended programme of extended programme of
music. music. music.
 ASSIGNMENTS TIMESCALE GRADING CRITERIA

Assignment 1: Audition tape: You have been invited to submit an audition

recording to take part in a top international music festival. The tape should include
between 30 and 60 seconds from each piece you will perform. The learner is to 03 weeks P1, M1, D1
choose appropriate and effective material for the performance.
Evidence: Video and written evidence.
A video audition tape, concert programme with notes on each piece. A written or
oral justification of your choices eg a project report.
Assignment 2: My Concert Performance: You have been successful in your
audition for the festival. Using the musical material you submitted for your
audition, you have to perform a programme of music of at least 3 contrasting 05 weeks P2, M2, D2
pieces of music to an audience in a lasting between 20 and 30 minutes.
Evidence
Video recording of the extended performance.
Assignment 3: The Performance – How it Went: As part of the festival, you
have been asked to take part in a discussion group following your performance.
You must prepare a report in which you describe, explain and evaluate what you
did in the preparation of your programme.
Evidence – A written report or oral presentation eg a project 02 weeks P3, M3, D3
report. Video recording of presentation supported by tutor/teacher observation
records and student practice diary. Evidence may be submitted in written form or
through an oral presentation. A presentation could be given ‘live’ or could be
recorded on video. Practise records could be written as a BLOG or recorded kept
in the form of a VLOG.

Tick
Evidence Check List when Justification for document
complete
Learning outcome 1: The learner should produce;
● a video audition tape,
● concert programme with notes on each
piece
● a written or oral justification of your choices
eg a project report.
Learning outcome 2: The learner should produce;
● A video recording of the performance should
be submitted.
Learning outcome 3: The learner should produce;
● a written report or oral presentation eg a
project report.
● video recording of the presentation supported
by…….
● a) tutor/teacher observation records
● b) a student practice diary.
● Self-evaluation form.
● Assessor observation feedback form.

POSSIBLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Text Books:

● Bruser M – The Art Of Practicing: A Guide To Making Music From The Heart (Bell Tower, 1997) ISBN 0-517-
70822-1
● Laitz S – The Complete Musician Student Workbook, Volume 1: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory,
 Analysis and Listening, (Oxford University Press Inc., 2003) ISBN 0195160606

Magazines and websites:

● BBC Music Magazine

● Gramophone magazine
● www.classical-music.com
● Classic fm magazine https://www.classicfm.com
● NME https://www.nme.com/
● https://www.musicradar.com/guitarist
● Sound on sound magazine https://www.soundonsound.com/
● https://www.worldmusic.net/
Radio:
● The BBC proms is the biggest music festival of any kind in the world and takes place in London each year.  All
concerts are broadcast on BBC radio 3 and television.
● BBC radio broadcasts many interesting programmes on all radio stations and is a major supporter of music.
BBC radio 3 broadcasts largely classical music; BBC radio 2 popular music, folk music, world music; BBC
radio 1 all the latest hits.
● There are many festivals across the UK and Europe each summer which are broadcast; e.g Glastonbury,
Reading.
● radio.garden is one of many apps that will provide a wide range of music from around the world.
Live performance:
There is no substitute for watching live musicians performing. Watch as much live music as you can.

This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose

Assessor Adrian Clifford

Signature Date
03/05/20

Internal verifier

Signature Date

Learner Assessment Submission and Declaration

Learner name: Assessor name:

Issue Date: Submission Date: Submitted on:

Programme: LEVEL 3 BTEC Music

Unit Number and Title: Unit 4 : Aural Perception Skills

Assignment Reference and title: The Interview

Task Ref. Evidence Submitted Description

Task 1 – The Elements of Music

Task 2 – Adding Interest

Task 3 – Analysing Harmonic

Language

Additional comments to the assessor:

Learner declaration

I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources
used in the work.

Learner signature: Date: