btec hnc unit 32 brief music performance skills

MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

The project brief

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.

Scenario 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 Be able to perform solo instrumental or vocal skills

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

LO 2

Be able to develop group performance skills

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

LO 3

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

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

LO 4

Be able to develop effective and relevant rehearsal techniques

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: Date:

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 Submission date: 24/03/16



This assignment gives you the opportunity to achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s

Contextualisation

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

Self-criticism of approach has taken place.

You must evaluate the effectiveness of your creative and directive input during the rehearsal sessions.

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities

Independence has been demonstrated and the importance of interdependence has been recognized and achieved.

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.

D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

Innovation and creative thought have been applied.

You must show evidence of how and where you used creative though when arranging the pieces you musically directed.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to achieve the following MERIT grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s

Contextualisation

M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

Effective judgements have been made.

You must select appropriate material for both your solo audition pieces and your group repertoire, and undertake effective strategies to learn the material.

M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques

Appropriate techniques have been applied.

You have considered appropriate rehearsal techniques and have applied them successfully.

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings

The appropriate structure and approach has been used.

The recordings must show a representative selection of the repertoire in an appropriate format.



ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

The project brief

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.

Scenario 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 EVIDENCE Task 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

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.

Video or Audio Recordings / Observation

Task 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

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 group’s performance.

Rehearsals Audio or video recordings. Song analysis.

Task 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

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.

Video EP Recordings

Task 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

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.

Rehearsals Written Evaluation

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 Submission date: 24/03/16



ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick) 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

Merit

Distinction

Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings

D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

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:



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