KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 3 I am working at Level 3 because I can

recognise the ways sounds have been combined

sing in tune with expression

perform simple rhythms

recognise how the 7 Elements have been used expressively

explain what the composer was trying to achieve

make improvements to my own work

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 4 I am working at Level 4 because I can

identify how music reflects different intentions

perform with an awareness of how different parts fit together

improvise melodic and rhythmic phrases in a group performance

compose by developing given ideas

describe and compare different pieces using musical vocabulary

suggest improvements to my own and others work

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 5 I am working at Level 5 because I can identify how music reflects time, place and culture

perform music from memory and from notation and can improvise melodic and rhythmic material make different contributions to my group (e.g. leading others, taking solos) compose music for different occasions, exploring and using appropriate musical devices evaluate how venue, occasion and purpose affect the way music is created, performed and heard refine and improve my work

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 6 I am working at Level 6 because I can

identify the contexts of different genres and traditions

make expressive use of tempo, dynamics, phrasing and timbre

make adjustments to fit my own part within a group performance

improvise and compose in different styles using harmonic ideas

use notation to plan and revise my work

analyse and compare the different contexts in which music is created, performed and heard improve my own and others work in the light of the chosen style

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 7 I am working at Level 7 because I can discriminate between conventions in different styles, genres and traditions perform in different styles, making significant contributions to my ensemble create coherent compositions using relevant notation adapt, develop and discard musical ideas within different musical styles, genres and traditions make critical judgements about the use of musical conventions identify how different contexts are reflected in my own and others work

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 8 I am working at Level 8 because I can exploit the expressive potential of selected musical conventions perform and compose extended pieces of music with a sense of direction and shape explore different styles, genres and traditions, working by ear and by making accurate use of appropriate notation discriminate between styles, genres and traditions commenting on the relationship between the music and its cultural context justify critical judgements of my own and others work

KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE My work is exceptional because I can discriminate between different interpretations of the same piece express my own ideas and feelings in a personal style exploiting instrumental and / or vocal possibilities give convincing performances and demonstrate empathy with other performers create compositions that demonstrate a development of musical ideas, a consistency of style and a degree of individuality comment on how and why changes occur within selected traditions, including the contribution of significant performers and composers