Assignment Brief - September 1st 2021

Qualification BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Music (Performing)

Unit number and title Unit 23: Music Performance Techniques
Assignment title The Performance
Start date 1st September 2021
Deadline 5th December 2021
Assessor name A. Clifford

PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop their techniques for both solo and group performance, from practice through
to performance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this unit you should:
● Know effective instrumental or vocal technique through a structured practice routine.
● Be able to apply effective instrumental or vocal technique in solo performance.
● Be able to apply effective instrumental or vocal technique in group performance.
SCENARIO
You have been asked to plan and produce post covid live music event. You will work individually and as a member of a team
towards a successful end product undertaking appropriate responsibilities as a musician throughout the project. This will be the
first event in some time at the venue and appropriate health and safety measures should be planned and implemented for both
the performance and rehearsals.. You will have a limited audience and the event should be streamed live.

Assessment and Grading Criteria

To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that you are
able to:
P1 identify an effective
strategy for technical
improvement through a
structured practice routine
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria, you
are able to:
M1 describe an effective
strategy for technical
improvement through a
structured practice routine
To achieve a DISTINCTION grade
the evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass and merit
criteria, you are able to:
D1 explain an effective
strategy for technical
improvement through a
structured practice routine

P2 perform as a soloist M2 perform as a soloist D2 perform as a soloist,

competently with minor showing confidence and with technical skill,
technical errors that do not technical competence confidence, musicality and
detract from the overall a sense of interpretive
performances style

P3 perform an individual part M3 perform an individual D3 perform an individual

as a member of a group with
minor technical errors that do
not detract from the overall
performance.
part as a member of a part as a member of a
group, with technical group, showing technical
competence and skill, confidence, a sense
confidence. of ensemble and
interpretive style.
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ASSIGNMENTS TIMESCALE
CRITERIA

Assignment 1: Practice, Practice, Practice

● Explain areas of your performing that you wish to improve.
● Choose specific pieces of music or groups of pieces to perform as both a 08 weeks P1, M1, D1
soloist and in an ensemble that would demonstrate these improvements.
● Consider the requirements, resources and manpower you will need to
perform them and understand the complete process in preparing for and
delivering a live music performance.
● You will plan practise sessions, setting yourself targets for practice and
explaining effective strategies for technical improvement through a
structured practice routine.
EVIDENCE:
● A plan of the instrument/voice specific improvements you wish to make in
the unit agreed with the assessor.
● Evidence of research, logs of preparatory listening of pieces that would
help improve these techniques.
● Copies of sheet music/chord charts/ chosen.
● Practise log/blog/vlog with recorded evidence of your improvement on at
least six points during the unit including an opening explanation of these
areas for improvement.
Assignment 2: Performing Solo
● Be able to prepare individually for the delivery of a successful live music
event, undertaking appropriate responsibilities throughout the project. 02 weeks P2, M2, D2
● Be able to perform as a soloist, with technical skill, confidence, musicality
and a sense of interpretive style.
EVIDENCE: You will produce a solo performance with voice or on an instrument
of your choice that will be video recorded.
Assignment 3: Performing as a member of a Group
● Prepare and work as a member of a team towards a successful live
event. 02 weeks P3, M3, D3
● Prepare individually for the delivery of a successful live music event,
undertaking appropriate responsibilities throughout the project.
● Prepare to perform an individual part as a member of a group, showing
technical skill, confidence, a sense of ensemble and interpretive style.
EVIDENCE: You will produce a group performance using voice or on an
instrument of your choice that will be video recorded.

Tick
Evidence Check List when Justification for document
complete
● A plan of the instrument specific improvement ✓
you wish to make in the unit agreed with the
assessor.
● Evidence of research, logs of preparatory
listening of pieces that would improve these
techniques.
● Copies of sheet music/chord charts chosen to
demonstrate this improvement.
Portfolio of pre-concert documentation including: ✓
● Health and safety proposals.
● Risk assessments.
● Schedules, permissions, copyrights.
● A programme you have written yourself if
appropriate.
● Budgeting and contingency plans.
● Minutes of meetings, particularly pertaining to
health and safety and live streaming issues.
 ● Practise log/blog/vlog with recorded evidence ✓
of your improvement on least six points during
the unit including an opening explanation of
these areas for improvement.
● Video of your final performances. ✓

● 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, 1999)
ISBN 978-0609801772
● Laitz S – The Complete Musician Student Workbook, Volume 1: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory,
Analysis,and Listening (Oxford University Press Inc., 2008) ISBN 978-0195301090
● Brianna Ruelas - Performing Artist Pathway: Navigate The Highs & Lows On Your Music Journey
● Julia Davids Stephen LaTour - Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers (Waveland Pr
Inc; 2012) ISBN-13: 978-1577667827 ISBN-10: 1577667824
● Ari Herstand - How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and
Making a Living as a Musician – (Liveright; 2019) ISBN-10: 1631494791 ISBN-13: 978-1631494796
● Mr Joseph Alexander - How to Read Guitar Tablature: A Complete Guide to Reading Guitar Tab and
Performing Modern Guitar Techniques Publisher: (www.fundamental-changes.com 2018) ISBN-10:
1789330211 ISBN-13: 978-1789330212
● W. Timothy Gallwey - The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
(Random House Trade Paperbacks 1997) ISBN-10: 9780679778318 ISBN-13: 978-0679778318
● David Kish - Practicing with Purpose: An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency (Meredith
Music 2017) ISBN-10: 1574634623 ISBN-13: 978-1574634624
Magazines and websites:
● BBC Music Magazine
● www.classical-music.com
● Classic fm magazine https://www.classicfm.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.
● Radio garden is one of many apps that will provide a wide range of music from around the world.

This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose

Assessor Adrian Clifford

Signature Date

11/6/19

Internal verifier

Signature Date 27/04/21

 Learner Assessment Submission and Declaration

Learner name: Tanuj Sameer Oundhakar Assessor name: Adrian Clifford

Issue Date: 01/09/21 Submission Date: 05/12/21 Submitted on: 05/12/21

Programme: LEVEL 3 BTEC Music

Unit Number and Title: Unit 23: Music Performance Techniques

Assignment Reference and title: The Performance

Task Ref. Evidence Submitted Description

Task 1 – Practice, Practice, Practice https://tanujbtecmusic.weebly.com/ This practice diary contains blog
practice-diary posts and videos of my practice over
the unit.

Task 2 – Performing Solo https://tanujbtecmusic.weebly.com/ The link is for the entire unedited
performance-video.html concert.

Timestamp - 24:00-37:21

Task 3 – Performing as a Member of a https://tanujbtecmusic.weebly.com/ The link is for the entire unedited
Group performance-video.html concert.

Timestamp - 12:50-24:00

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: 05/12/21