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Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit State Examinations Commission
Leaving Certificate 2017
Marking Schemes
Ordinary Level, Higher Level, Higher Level Elective
Music – Practicals
Note to teachers and students on the use of published marking schemes
Marking schemes published by the State Examinations Commission are not intended to be standalone documents. They are an essential resource for examiners who receive training in the correct interpretation and application of the scheme. This training involves, among other things, marking samples of student work and discussing the marks awarded, so as to clarify the correct application of the scheme. The work of examiners is subsequently monitored by Advising Examiners to ensure consistent and accurate application of the marking scheme. This process is overseen by the Chief Examiner, usually assisted by a Chief Advising Examiner. The Chief Examiner is the final authority regarding whether or not the marking scheme has been correctly applied to any piece of candidate work.
Marking schemes are working documents. While a draft marking scheme is prepared in advance of the examination, the scheme is not finalised until examiners have applied it to candidates’ work and the feedback from all examiners has been collated and considered in light of the full range of responses of candidates, the overall level of difficulty of the examination and the need to maintain consistency in standards from year to year. This published document contains the finalised scheme, as it was applied to all candidates’ work.
In the case of marking schemes that include model solutions or answers, it should be noted that these are not intended to be exhaustive. Variations and alternatives may also be acceptable. Examiners must consider all answers on their merits, and will have consulted with their Advising Examiners when in doubt.
Future Marking Schemes
Assumptions about future marking schemes on the basis of past schemes should be avoided. While the underlying assessment principles remain the same, the details of the marking of a particular type of question may change in the context of the contribution of that question to the overall examination in a given year. The Chief Examiner in any given year has the responsibility to determine how best to ensure the fair and accurate assessment of candidates’ work and to ensure consistency in the standard of the assessment from year to year. Accordingly, aspects of the structure, detail and application of the marking scheme for a particular examination are subject to change from one year to the next without notice.
ASSESSMENTCRITERIAFORPERFORMING‐LCMUSICSYLLABUS
OL O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
Control of the Performing Medium
Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (Musical understanding and response/chosen music)
Group Unprepared Test (Unprepared performing)
Note and rhythm accuracy(including intonation)
When considering rhythm,include pulse.
False start? Late entry? Fluency of the music Technical security Control of sound production Tone quality as appropriateto style
Phrasing, breathing as appropriate to style Dynamic requirements as appropriate to style Articulation, Diction, Intonation Communication(NB of music – does the music communicate?)
Sense of style (popular, classical, traditional) Traditional music‐is the rhythm fluent andlilting, or stiff?
Can the candidate hold their line? Do they contribute musically to theinterpretation as appropriate to thegenre?
Do they make a noticeable contributionto the overall sound?
Do they relate musically with the othermembers of the group?
Accuracy Continuity Pulse choice and control of tempo (HL) Overall musical sense (HL)
NB: Distinguish between inaccuracy (pitch/rhythms/incorrect number of bars/incorrect number of beats in bars) and lack of continuity (control of tempo)
LC Music 2017 – Practical Examinations – Marking Schemes
Clarifications for Examiners
Group performance:
There must be at least two parts (apart from the accompaniment) for a group
performance. This does not mean that a melody instrument with a piano can never
be a group performance. It all depends on the nature of the piano part.
These parts don’t necessarily have to be harmony parts but both have to be an
integral part of the “group”, i.e. interactive
Accompaniment when presented for assessment is always a group performing skill,
even if only accompanying one person, as an accompanist always has to follow the
solo part, but the solo part being accompanied cannot be considered as a group
performance, unless there are times when it relinquishes the solo role.
Although accompaniments are often “vamping” in nature, all “vamping” parts are
not necessarily purely accompaniments, eg, the piano in a trad group is very much a
part of the group; a guitar in a rock band is very much a part of the band. So when
the syllabus specifies “two parts with or without accompaniment” it does not mean
that a piano part can never be one of the two parts. It can, provided it is an
interactive and equal part.
Everything is dependent on the performing skill the candidate wishes to have
assessed and whether this can be achieved through the music presented. If it can,
then there is no problem at all.
When applying a decision re group performance to a different scenario, it is
important to make sure that you are comparing like with like.
OrdinaryLevel‐Solo/GroupPerformanceTwosongs/piecespresentedandperformed
Control of the Medium (20) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) III SR /AM / Imp (20)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Mk Description Mk Group
interaction & balance Classical
phrasing ‐ dynamics Popular
feel for style Traditional lilting feel Mk Description
18‐20 17
Very good pitch (incl. intonation) Very good rhythm Very good control of sound (production)
Very good tone quality
54‐60 51‐53
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble
Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Very good feel for words & rhythm
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of style Consistent, lilting rhythm
18‐20 17
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity VG development of given material Imp
16 15 14
Good pitch (incl. intonation) Good rhythm Good control of sound production
Good tone quality
48‐50 45‐47 42‐44
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Good phrasing Good attention to dynamics
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic)
Good feel for words and/or rhythm
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of style rhythm lacks “lilt”
16 15 14
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good development of given material Imp
13 12 11
Fair pitch (incl. intonation) Fair rhythm Fair control of sound production
Fair tone quality
39‐41 36‐38 33‐35
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and
awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good phrasing Fairly good attention to dynamics
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Fairly good feel for words and/or rhythm
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair sense of style Rhythm lacks fluency
13 12 11
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair development of given material Imp
10 9 8
Poor pitch (incl. intonation) Poor rhythm Poor control of sound production
Poor tone quality
30‐32 27‐29 24‐26
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of pop style Poor feel for words/rhythm
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of style Rhythm is stiff
10 9 8
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor development of given material Imp
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Little sense of pitch (incl. intonation)
Little sense of rhythm Little control of sound production
Very poor tone quality
15‐23 6‐14 0‐5
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of pop style Little feel for words ot rhythm
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of style Rhythm unsteady
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
V poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy V poor continuity V poor development of given material Imp
OL
OrdinaryLevel–Technology
I Control of the Medium (20) (all aspects of performance)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) (all aspects of performance) III SR /AM / Imp (20)
Mark Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality M
ark Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood
Interpretation: style, understanding Programme content: variety, standard, suitability M
ark
Pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
A = Aural Memory S = Sight‐reading I = Improvisation
18‐20 17
Inputting completely accurate Very good control of medium
54‐60 51‐53
Very confident inputting Very good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve very confident Result of edits very musical (where relevant) Very good understanding of system
18‐20 17
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity VG development of given material Imp
16 15 14
Some small errors in inputting Good control of medium
48‐50 45‐47 42‐44
Confident inputting Good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve confident. Result of edits musical (where relevant) Good understanding of system
16 15 14
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good development of given material Imp
13 12 11
Obvious inaccuracies in inputting Fair control of medium
39‐41 36‐38 33‐35
Some hesitation in inputting Fairly musical outcome Some hesitation in editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve. Result of edits fairly musical (where relevant) Fair understanding of system
13 12 11
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair development of given material Imp
10 9 8
Constant errors in inputting Little control of medium
30‐32 27‐29 24‐26
Inputting very slow and hesitant Limited musical outcome Editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve executed with difficulty Result of edits not always musical (where relevant) Little understanding of system
10 9 8
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor development of given material Imp
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Completely inaccurate No control of medium
15‐23 6‐14 0‐5
Unable to input data Musical outcome negligible Unable to execute edits, save and retrieve, printing/recording. Result of edits unmusical (where relevant) No understanding of system
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
V poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy V poor continuity V poor development of given material Imp
OL O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
OLT
OrdinaryLevel–Improvisation/Conducting
I Control of the Medium ( 20) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) III SR /AM /Imp (20)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability Pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Mark
Description
C = Conducting I = Improvisation M
ark Group
ensemble – interaction & balance
Improvising
Two pieces Melodic/rhythmic/ harmonic /
mood or combination
Conducting
Two pieces or songs One unseen score M
ark
Description Pitch and/or rhythmic
accuracy A = Aural Memory S = Sight‐reading I = Improvisation
18‐20 17
Very good pitch (incl. intonation) Very good rhythm Very good control of sound
(production) Very good tone quality Very secure beat C
54‐60 51‐53
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Chosen idiom very well explored Very good sense of style
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Very good rapport with ensemble Very good sense of phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
18‐20 17
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity VG development of given material Imp
16 15 14
Good pitch (incl. intonation) Good rhythm Good control of sound production Good tone quality Secure beat C
48‐50 45‐47 42‐44
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Chosen idiom well explored Good sense of style
Good musical performance Confident performance Good rapport with ensemble Good sense of phrasing Good attention to dynamics
16 15 14
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good development of given material Imp
13 12 11
Fair pitch (incl. intonation) Fair rhythm Fair control of sound production Fair tone quality Fair control of beat C
39‐41 36‐38 33‐35
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair exploration of chosen idiom Fair sense of style
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair rapport with ensemble Fair sense of phrasing Fair attention to dynamics
13 12 11
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair development of given material Imp
10 9 8
Poor pitch (incl. intonation) Poor rhythm Poor control of sound production Poor tone quality Poor control of beat C
30‐32 27‐29 24‐26
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor exploration of chosen idiom Poor sense of style
Poor sense of phrasing Poor rapport with ensemble Poor sense of style Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
10 9 8
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor development of given material Imp
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Little sense of pitch (incl. intonation) Little sense of rhythm Little control of sound production Very poor tone quality Little control of beat C
15‐23 6‐14 0‐5
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little exploration of chosen idiom
Little sense of style
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of style Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
V poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy V poor continuity V poor development of given material Imp
OL
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(OneActivity)–Solo/GroupPerformance(100marks)Threesongs/piecespresentedandperformedandoneunseentest
I Control of the Medium (20) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mk Description Mk Group
ensemble – interaction & balance Classical
tone – phrasing ‐ dynamics Popular
feel for style Traditional lilting feel
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch (incl. intonation) Excellent rhythm Excellent control of sound (production)
Excellent tone quality
54‐60 51‐53
Excellent at holding line Excellent member of ensemble Excellent input to musical balance of group
Excellent interaction and awareness
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent phrasing Excellent attention to dynamics
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Excellent feel for words & rhythm
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent sense of style Consistent, lilting rhythm
16 15 14
Very good pitch (incl. intonation) Very good rhythm Very good control of sound (production)
Very good tone quality
48‐50 45‐47 42‐44
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Very good feel for words & rhythm
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of style Lilting rhythm
13 12 11
Good pitch (incl. intonation) Good rhythm Good control of sound production
Good tone quality
39‐41 36‐38 33‐35
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Good phrasing Good attention to dynamics
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic)
Good feel for words and/or rhythm
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of style rhythm lacks “lilt”
10 9 8
Fair pitch (incl. intonation) Fair rhythm Fair control of sound production Fair tone quality
30‐32 27‐29 24‐26
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good phrasing Fairly good attention to dynamics
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Fairly good feel for words and/or rhythm
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair sense of style Rhythm lacks fluency
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch (incl. intonation) Poor rhythm Poor control of sound production Poor tone quality
15‐23 6‐14 0‐5
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of pop style Poor feel for words/rhythm
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of style Rhythm is stiff
H1
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(OneActivity)–Technology(100marks)
Technology (27) Performing (53) I Control of the Medium
(7) II Chosen Music & Standard of
Performance (20) I Control of the Medium (13) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (40)
7 6
Inputting completely accurate
Excellent control of medium
18‐20 17
Inputting completely secure and confident
Edits, print/record, save & retrieve performed without hesitation
Result of edits completely musical (where relevant)
Completely secure understanding of system
13 12 11
Technically fluent & secure Notes and rhythm all fit into place Completely confident Full control of instrument/voice Excellent intonation
36‐40
34‐35
Excellent proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Excellent choice of instrumentation /key BT Completely convincing backing track (balance, chording, dynamics, interpretation)
Excellent balance between backing track and performance Excellent sense of musical style Excellent musical performance Completely convincing performance
5 Some small errors in inputting
Very good control of medium
16 15 14
Inputting very secure and confident Edits, print/record, save & retrieve very confident
Result of edits very musical (where relevant)
Very secure understanding of system
10 9
Technically secure most of the time Notes and rhythm are mostly accurate
Very confident Very good control of instrument/voice
Very good intonation
32‐33
30‐31
28‐29
Very good proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Very good choice of instrumentation/key BT Very convincing backing track (balance, chording, dynamics) Very good balance between backing track and performance Very good sense of musical style Very good musical performance Very convincing and confident performance
4 Obvious inaccuracies in inputting
Good control of medium
13 12 11
Input and edits, print/record, save & retrieve and printing secure and confident
Result of edits musical (where relevant)
Good understanding of system
8 7
Good technical ability Some inaccuracies in notes and rhythm
Confident Good control of instrument/voice Good intonation
26‐27
24‐25
22‐23
Good proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Good choice of instrumentation/key BT Some convincing features of backing track (balance, chording, dynamics)
Good balance between backing track and performance Good sense of musical style Good musical performance Good performance
3 Constant errors in inputting
Fair control of medium
10 9 8
Fairly secure inputting, edits, print/record, save & retrieve
Result of edits fairly musical (where relevant)
Fair knowledge of system
6 5
Fair technical ability Fairly confident Fair control of instrument/voice Fair intonation
20‐21
18‐19
16‐17
Fair proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Fair choice of instrumentation/key Features of backing track very basic (balance, chording, dynamics) Fair balance between backing track and performance Fair sense of musical style Fairly musical performance Fairly convincing and confident performance
0‐2 Completely inaccurate Very limited control of medium
5‐7
2‐4
0‐1
Unable to execute edits etc / input data
Result of edits unmusical (where relevant)
Work unprepared
3‐4
0‐2
Little control of instrument/voice Problems with intonation Very little technical skill No continuity
10‐15
4‐9
0‐3
No proof/evidence/description of compilation of backing track Poor musical performance Insecure performance
H1T
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(OneActivity)–Improvisation/Conducting(100marks)
I Control of the Medium (20) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mark Description
C = Conducting I = Improvisation
Mark Group
ensemble – interaction & balance
Improvising
Three pieces demonstrate three types of improvisation
Conducting
Three pieces or songs One unseen score
18‐20 17
Completely confident Technically fluent &completely secure I Clear indication of beat C (NB – Vocal style = freer) Excellent control of performance C Excellent control of phrasing & dynamics C
54‐60 51‐53
Excellent at holding line Excellent member of ensemble Excellent input to musical balance of group Excellent interaction and awareness
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent exploration of chosen idiom Excellent sense of style
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent rapport with ensemble Excellent sense of phrasing Excellent attention to dynamics
16 15 14
Very confident Very clear indication of beat C Very good control of dynamics and phrasing C
48‐50 45‐47 42‐44
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Chosen idiom very well explored Very good sense of style
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Very good rapport with ensemble Very good sense of phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
13 12 11
Good technical ability Confident Good indication of beat C Good control of dynamics and phrasing C
39‐41 36‐38 33‐35
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group) Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Chosen idiom well explored Good sense of style
Good musical performance Confident performance Good rapport with ensemble Good sense of phrasing Good attention to dynamics
10 9 8
Fair control / continuity Fair indication of beat C Fairly confident Fair ability to shape / indicate dynamics C
30‐32 27‐29 24‐26
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair exploration of chosen idiom Fair sense of style
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair rapport with ensemble Fair sense of phrasing Fair attention to dynamics
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Very little skill Obvious inaccuracies No continuity
15‐23 6‐14 0‐5
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor exploration of chosen idiom Poor sense of style
Poor sense of phrasing Poor rapport with ensemble Poor sense of style Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
H1
III ‐ Unprepared Tests
(Pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy ‐ Choice and control of tempo ‐ Overall musical sense) Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEY TO GRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(twoactivities)–Solo/GroupPerformance(100marks)Twosongs/piecespresentedandperformedineachactivityandoneunseentest
I Control of the Medium (max 20) (10 + 10)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (max 60) (30 + 30)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mk Description Mk
Group ensemble – interaction &
balance
Classical phrasing ‐ dynamics
Popular feel for style
Traditional lilting feel
9‐10 8.5
Very good pitch (incl. intonation) Very good rhythm Very good control of sound (production)
Very good tone quality
27‐30 26
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Very good feel for words & rhythm
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of style Consistent, lilting rhythm
8 7.5 7
Good pitch (incl. intonation) Good rhythm Good control of sound production Good tone quality
24‐25 23
21‐22
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Good phrasing Good attention to dynamics
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic)
Good feel for words and/or rhythm
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of style rhythm lacks “lilt”
6.5 6 5.5
Fair pitch (incl. intonation) Fair rhythm Fair control of sound production Fair tone quality
20 18‐19 17
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good phrasing Fairly good attention to dynamics
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Fairly good feel for words and/or rhythm
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair sense of style Rhythm lacks fluency
5 4.5 4
Poor pitch (incl. intonation) Poor rhythm Poor control of sound production Poor tone quality
15‐16 14
12‐13
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of pop style Poor feel for words/rhythm
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of style Rhythm is stiff
0‐3 Little sense of pitch (incl. intonation)
Little sense of rhythm Little control of sound production Very poor tone quality
8‐11 3‐7 0‐2
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of pop style Little feel for words ot rhythm
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of style Rhythm unsteady
H2
III‐UnpreparedTests
(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(Twoactivities)–Technology(100marks)
I Control of the Medium (20) (10 + 10)
(all aspects of performance)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) (30 + 30)
Mark Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality M
ark Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood
Interpretation: style, understanding Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
9‐10 8.5
Inputting completely accurate Very good control of medium
27‐30 26
Very confident inputting Very good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve very confident Result of edits very musical (where relevant) Very good understanding of system
8 7.5 7
Some small errors in inputting Good control of medium
24‐25 23
21‐22
Confident inputting Good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve confident. Result of edits musical (where relevant) Good understanding of system
6.5 6 5.5
Obvious inaccuracies in inputting Fair control of medium
20 18‐19 17
Some hesitation in inputting Fairly musical outcome Some hesitation in editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve. Result of edits fairly musical (where relevant) Fair understanding of system
5 4.5 4
Constant errors in inputting Little control of medium
15‐16 14
12‐13
Inputting very slow and hesitant Limited musical outcome Editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve executed with difficulty Result of edits not always musical (where relevant) Little understanding of system
0‐3 Completely inaccurate No control of medium
8‐11 3‐7 0‐2
Unable to input data Musical outcome negligible Unable to execute edits, save and retrieve, printing/recording. Result of edits unmusical (where relevant) No understanding of system
H2T
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevel(TwoActivities)–Improvisation/Conducting(100marks)
I Control of the Medium (20) (10 + 10)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (60) (30 + 30)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mark Description
C = Conducting I = Improvisation M
ark Group
ensemble – interaction & balance
Improvising
Two pieces Melodic/rhythmic/ harmonic / mood or combination
Conducting
Two pieces or songs One unseen score
9‐10 8.5
Note accurate I Rhythmically consistent Very secure beat C Very good control of
instrument/medium
27‐30 26
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group Very good interaction and awareness
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Chosen medium very well explored Very good sense of style
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Very good rapport with ensemble Very good sense of phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
8 7.5 7
Generally note accurate I Rhythmically generally consistent Secure beat C Good control of medium
24‐25 23
21‐22
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group) Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Chosen idiom well explored Good sense of style
Good musical performance Confident performance Good rapport with ensemble Good sense of phrasing Good attention to dynamics
6.5 6 5.5
Inaccuracies in pitch & rhythm I Fair control of medium (intonation / breathing)
Fair control of beat C
20 18‐19 17
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair exploration of chosen idiom Fair sense of style
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair rapport with ensemble Fair sense of phrasing Fair attention to dynamics
5 4.5 4
Limited technique Little musical confidence Little control of medium (intonation / breathing)
15‐16 14
12‐13
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor exploration of chosen idiom Poor sense of style
Poor sense of phrasing Poor rapport with ensemble Poor sense of style Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
0‐3 Obvious inaccuracies throughout No control of medium
8‐11 3‐7 0‐2
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little exploration of chosen idiom Little sense of style
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little sense of style Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
H2
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevelElective(Oneactivity)Solo/GroupPerformance(200marks)Sixsongs/piecespresentedandperformedandoneunseentest
I Control of the Medium (40) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (140)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mk Description Mk
Group ensemble – interaction &
balance
Classical tone – phrasing ‐ dynamics
Popular feel for style
Traditional lilting feel
36‐40 34‐35
Technically fluent and secure Notes and rhythm all fit into place Completely confident Full control of inst. / voice Excellent intonation
126‐140 119‐125
Excellent at holding line Excellent member of ensemble Excellent input to musical balance of group
Excellent interaction and awareness
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent phrasing Excellent attention to dynamics
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Excellent feel for words & rhythm
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent sense of style Consistent, lilting rhythm
32‐33 30‐31 28‐29
Notes and rhythms are mostly accurate
Tempo well chosen, consistent Very confident V. good control of inst./ voice Very good intonation
112‐118 105‐111 98‐104
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Very good feel for words & rhythm
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of style Lilting rhythm
26‐27 24‐25 22‐23
Some technical inability, but not enough to mar the musical communication
Good control of inst. / voice Good confident Good intonation
91‐97 84‐90 77‐83
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Good phrasing Good attention to dynamics
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic)
Good feel for words and/or rhythm
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of style rhythm lacks “lilt”
20‐21 18‐19 16‐17
Careless note placing Lack of continuity Fairly confident Fair control of inst./voice Fair intonation
70‐76 63‐69 56‐62
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good phrasing Fairly good attention to dynamics
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Fairly good feel for words and/or rhythm
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair sense of style Rhythm lacks fluency
10‐15 4‐9 0‐3
Very limited skill Obvious inaccuracies No continuity
35‐55 14‐34 0‐13
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of pop style Poor feel for words/rhythm
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of style Rhythm is stiff
HE1
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevelElective(OneActivity)–Technology(200marks)
Technology (61) Performing (119) I Control of the Medium
(13) II Chosen Music & Standard of
Performance (48) I Control of the Medium (27) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (92)
13
12
Inputting completely accurate
Excellent control of medium
44‐48
41‐43
Inputting completely secure and confident
Edits, print/record, save & retrieve performed without hesitation
Result of edits completely musical (where relevant)
Completely secure understanding of system
25‐27
23‐24
Technically fluent & secure Notes and rhythm all fit into place Completely confident Full control of instrument/voice Excellent intonation
83‐92
78‐82
Excellent proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Excellent choice of instrumentation /key BT Completely convincing backing track (balance, chording, dynamics, interpretation)
Excellent balance between backing track and performance Excellent sense of musical style Excellent musical performance Completely convincing performance
11
10 9
Some small errors in inputting
Very good control of medium
38‐40
36‐37
34‐35
Inputting very secure and confident
Edits, print/record, save & retrieve very confident
Result of edits very musical (where relevant)
Very secure understanding of system
22
20‐21 19
Technically secure most of the time Notes and rhythm are mostly accurate
Very confident Very good control of instrument/voice
Very good intonation
74‐77
69‐73
64‐68
Very good proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Very good choice of instrumentation/key BT Very convincing backing track (balance, chording, dynamics) Very good balance between backing track and performance Very good sense of musical style Very good musical performance Very convincing and confident performance
8 7
Obvious inaccuracies in inputting
Good control of medium
31‐33
29‐30
26‐28
Input and edits, print/record, save & retrieve and printing secure and confident
Result of edits musical (where relevant)
Good understanding of system
18
16‐17 15
Good technical ability Some inaccuracies in notes and rhythm
Confident Good control of instrument/voice Good intonation
60‐63
55‐59
51‐54
Good proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Good choice of instrumentation/key BT Some convincing features of backing track (balance, chording, dynamics) Good balance between backing track and performance Good sense of musical style Good musical performance Good performance
6 5
Constant errors in inputting
Fair control of medium
24‐25
22‐23
19‐21
Fairly secure inputting, edits, print/record, save & retrieve
Result of edits fairly musical (where relevant)
Fair knowledge of system
14
12‐13 11
Fair technical ability Fairly confident Fair control of instrument/voice Fair intonation
46‐50
41‐45
37‐40
Fair proof/evidence/description of compilation BT Fair choice of instrumentation/key Features of backing track very basic (balance, chording, dynamics) Fair balance between backing track and performance Fair sense of musical style Fairly musical performance Fairly convincing and confident performance
0‐4 Completely inaccurate Very limited control of medium
12‐18
5‐11
0‐4
Unable to execute edits etc / input data
Result of edits unmusical (where relevant)
Work unprepared
7‐10
3‐6
0‐2
Little control of instrument/voice Problems with intonation Very little technical skill No continuity
23‐36
9‐22
0‐8
No proof/evidence/description of compilation of backing track Poor musical performance Insecure performance
HE1T
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
HL
HigherLevelElective(OneActivity)–Improvisation/Conducting(200marks)
I Control of the Medium (40) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (140) Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mark Description
C = Conducting I = Improvisation M
ark
Group ensemble – interaction & balance
Improvising
Six pieces demonstrate three types of improvisation
Conducting
Six pieces or songs One unseen score
36‐40 34‐35
Completely confident Technically fluent &completely secure I Clear indication of beat C (NB – Vocal style = freer) Excellent control of performance C Excellent control of phrasing & dynamics C
126‐140 119‐125
Excellent at holding line Excellent member of ensemble Excellent input to musical balance of group Excellent interaction and awareness
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent exploration of chosen idiom Excellent sense of style
Excellent musical performance Completely confident performance Excellent rapport with ensemble Excellent sense of phrasing Excellent attention to dynamics
32‐33 30‐31 28‐29
Very confident Very clear indication of beat C Very good control of dynamics and phrasing C
112‐118 105‐111 98‐104
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Chosen idiom very well explored Very good sense of style
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Very good rapport with ensemble Very good sense of phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
26‐27 24‐25 22‐23
Good technical ability Confident Good indication of beat C Good control of dynamics and phrasing C
91‐97 84‐90 77‐83
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group) Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Chosen idiom well explored Good sense of style
Good musical performance Confident performance Good rapport with ensemble Good sense of phrasing Good attention to dynamics
20‐21 18‐19 16‐17
Fair control / continuity Fair indication of beat C Fairly confident Fair ability to shape / indicate dynamics C
70‐76 63‐69 56‐62
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair exploration of chosen idiom Fair sense of style
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair rapport with ensemble Fair sense of phrasing Fair attention to dynamics
10‐15 4‐9 0‐3
Very little skill Obvious inaccuracies No continuity
35‐55 14‐34 0‐13
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor exploration of chosen idiom Poor sense of style
Poor sense of phrasing Poor rapport with ensemble Poor sense of style Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
HE1
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
HL
HigherLevelElective(twoactivities)–Solo/GroupPerformance(200marks)Foursongs/piecespresentedandperformedineachactivityandoneunseentest
I Control of the Medium
(max 40) (20 + 20) II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (max 140)
(70 + 70) Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mark
Description
Mark Group
ensemble – interaction & balance
Classical phrasing ‐ dynamics
Popular feel for style
Traditional lilting feel
18‐20 17
Very good pitch (incl. intonation) Very good rhythm Very good control of sound (production)
Very good tone quality
63‐70 60‐62
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group
Very good interaction and awareness
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Very good feel for words & rhythm
Very musical performance Very confident performance Very good sense of style Consistent, lilting rhythm
16 15 14
Good pitch (incl. intonation) Good rhythm Good control of sound production Good tone quality
56‐59 53‐55 49‐52
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group)
Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Good phrasing Good attention to dynamics
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic)
Good feel for words and/or rhythm
Good musical performance Confident performance Good sense of style rhythm lacks “lilt”
13 12 11
Fair pitch (incl. intonation) Fair rhythm Fair control of sound production Fair tone quality
46‐48 42‐45 39‐41
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good phrasing Fairly good attention to dynamics
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fairly good sense of popular style (melodic & rhythmic) Fairly good feel for words and/or rhythm
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair sense of style Rhythm lacks fluency
10 9 8
Poor pitch (incl. intonation) Poor rhythm Poor control of sound production Poor tone quality
35‐38 32‐34 28‐31
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of pop style Poor feel for words/rhythm
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor sense of style Rhythm is stiff
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Little sense of pitch (incl. intonation)
Little sense of rhythm Little control of sound production Very poor tone quality
17‐30 7‐16 0‐6
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible
Insecure performance Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little sense of pop style Little feel for words ot rhythm
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little sense of style Rhythm unsteady
HE2
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
KEYTOGRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8
90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
HL
HigherLevelElective(TwoActivities)–Technology
I Control of the Medium (40) (20 + 20)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (140) (70 + 70)
Mark Note accuracy
Rhythmic consistency Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality M
ark Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood
Interpretation: style, understanding Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
18‐20 17
Inputting completely accurate Very good control of medium
63‐70 60‐62
Very confident inputting Very good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve very confident Result of edits very musical (where relevant) Very good understanding of system
16 15 14
Some small errors in inputting Good control of medium
56‐59 53‐55 49‐52
Confident inputting Good musical outcome Edits, printing/recording, save and retrieve confident. Result of edits musical (where relevant) Good understanding of system
13 12 11
Obvious inaccuracies in inputting Fair control of medium
46‐48 42‐45 39‐41
Some hesitation in inputting Fairly musical outcome Some hesitation in editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve. Result of edits fairly musical (where relevant) Fair understanding of system
10 9 8
Constant errors in inputting Little control of medium
35‐38 32‐34 28‐31
Inputting very slow and hesitant Limited musical outcome Editing, printing/recording, save and retrieve executed with difficulty Result of edits not always musical (where relevant) Little understanding of system
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Completely inaccurate No control of medium
17‐27 7‐16 0‐6
Unable to input data Musical outcome negligible Unable to execute edits, save and retrieve, printing/recording. Result of edits unmusical (where relevant) No understanding of system
HE2T
III‐UnpreparedTests(Pitchand/orrhythmicaccuracy‐Choiceandcontroloftempo‐Overallmusicalsense)
KEY TO GRADES
HL H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 90‐100 80‐89 70‐79 60‐69 50‐59 40‐49 30‐39 0‐29
Mark Sight Reading Aural Memory Improvisation
18‐20 17
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Excellent continuity Excellent choice of tempo Excellent dynamics Excellent musical sense
Excellent pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
Excellent development of given material Excellent continuity Excellent feeling for pulse Excellent musical sense
16 15 14
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Very good continuity Very good choice of tempo Very good dynamics Very good musical sense
Very good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy
Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
Very good development of given material Very good continuity Very good feeling for pulse Very good musical sense
13 12 11
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good choice of tempo Good dynamics Good musical sense
Good pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good musical sense
Good development of given material Good continuity Good feeling for pulse Good continuity
10 9 8
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair choice of tempo Fair dynamics Fair musical sense
Fair pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Fair continuity Fair feeling for pulse Fair musical sense
Fair development of given material Fair continuity Fair sense of pulse Fair musical sense
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor choice of tempo Poor dynamics Poor musical sense
Poor pitch and/or rhythmic accuracy Poor continuity Poor feeling for pulse Poor musical sense
Poor development of given material Poor continuity Poor sense of pulse Poor musical sense
HL
HigherLevelElective(TwoActivities)–Improvisation/Conducting(200marks)
I Control of the Medium (40) (20 + 20)
II Chosen Music & Standard of Performance (140)
(70 + 70)
Note accuracy Rhythmic consistency
Manual/technical dexterity Appropriate tone quality
Musicality: phrasing, dynamics, expression, mood Interpretation: style, understanding
Programme content: variety, standard, suitability
Mark
Description
C = Conducting I = Improvisation M
ark
Group ensemble – interaction & balance
Improvising
Four pieces Melodic/rhythmic/ harmonic / mood or
combination
Conducting
Four pieces or songs One unseen score
18‐20 17
Note accurate I Rhythmically consistent Very secure beat C Very good control of
instrument/medium
63‐70 60‐62
Holds line very well Very strong member of ensemble Makes a positive input to musical balance of group Very good interaction and awareness
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Chosen medium very well explored Very good sense of style
Very good musical performance Very confident performance Very good rapport with ensemble Very good sense of phrasing Very good attention to dynamics
16 15 14
Generally note accurate I Rhythmically generally consistent Secure beat C Good control of medium
56‐59 53‐55 49‐52
Holds line well Strong member of ensemble Some imbalance (too loud/soft for group) Good interaction and awareness
Good musical performance Confident performance Chosen idiom well explored Good sense of style
Good musical performance Confident performance Good rapport with ensemble Good sense of phrasing Good attention to dynamics
13 12 11
Inaccuracies in pitch & rhythm I Fair control of medium (intonation / breathing)
Fair control of beat C
46‐48 42‐45 39‐41
Holds line fairly well Passive member of group Causes imbalance in group Fair interaction and awareness
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair exploration of chosen idiom Fair sense of style
Fairly musical performance Fairly confident performance Fair rapport with ensemble Fair sense of phrasing Fair attention to dynamics
10 9 8
Limited technique Little musical confidence Little control of medium (intonation / breathing)
35‐38 32‐34 28‐31
Poor attempt at holding line Poor contribution to the group Poor sense of balance Poor interaction or awareness
Poor musical performance Lacking in confidence Poor exploration of chosen idiom Poor sense of style
Poor sense of phrasing Poor rapport with ensemble Poor sense of style Poor sense of phrasing Poor attention to dynamics
5‐7 2‐4 0‐1
Obvious inaccuracies throughout No control of medium
17‐30 7‐16 0‐6
Difficulty in holding line Little contribution to group Little sense of balance Little interaction or awareness
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little exploration of chosen idiom Little sense of style
Musical response is hardly discernible Insecure performance Little sense of style Little sense of phrasing Little attention to dynamics
HE2