Group Performance

Introduction

• In this activity, you will present a performance of music as a member of a group in front of an audience. Remember, Practice, Practice and Practice again. The more confident you are in playing the song, the more confident you will be in performing it in front of your peers or whanau.

Task

• The performance will consist of one piece of music to demonstrate your ensemble skills. Your performance will be completed by the date given to you by your teacher.
• Your contribution to the group performance must be clearly heard and seen, and you must be the only person playing your part. Ideally a group will have between three and seven players.
• You should aim to present a musically satisfying performance.
• Your performance should demonstrate evidence of ensemble awareness (that is, your ability to contribute to the cohesion, balance, intonation, feel, style, and accuracy of the group’s performance).
• If your performance includes improvisation, this will be assessed according to its appropriateness to the musical style.
• Your performance must take place in a suitable location.
• Your performance will be judged holistically. This means the assessor will consider the merits and musicality of your whole performance rather than placing too much emphasis on small inaccuracies or minor slip-ups that do not affect the fluency of your performance.
• Your teacher will give you guidance on the type, length, and complexity of the piece you will perform. You can start preparing the music for performance after your teacher confirms that it is appropriate for assessment for this standard.
• You should provide your teacher with a copy of the music for your assessment, as either a notated score or an audio recording, so your assessor can monitor accuracy.
• Your performance will be recorded for moderation and evaluation purposes.