Music Performance - Extended Certificate

Assessment

Internal Assessment Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony Learning aim A: Examine the signs and symbols used in musical notation Learning aim B: Explore the application of melodic composition based on musical elements Learning aim C: Explore the application of chords and cadences for composition or arrangement Learning aim D: Produce correct musical notation for performance Optional unit to be confirmed and internally assessed External Assessment Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry • A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions in a two-week period timetabled by Pearson. • The supervised assessment period is five hours. • Written submission: 70 marks. Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance • A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions in a period timetabled by Pearson. • The supervised assessment period is two hours for the written activity. In addition, there is performance evidence that totals between approximately half an hour and three-quarters of an hour. • Written submission and video evidence: 80 marks.