Group Performance

Introduction

This activity requires you to demonstrate your ensemble skills by performing live to an audience a substantial piece of music as part of a group. Groups can consist of performers from outside the class or school. The performance must demonstrate ensemble skills appropriate to at least a fourth year of instrumental study through group itinerant tuition. Improvisation skills will be assessed where appropriate to the musical style.

Task

With your group, perform your piece for the audience. In a quality group performance, the performers will:

· enthusiastically interact with each other

· respond to each other musically

· respond to the space in which they are performing

· respond to the audience

· display self-assurance

· perform fluently, with any errors making little or no impact on the overall audience response.

Your performance will be recorded on video for moderation purposes.

Here is a link to some NA, A, M, E Group Exemplars.

2.3 Group Performance Marking Schedule.doc

Here is the Marking Schedule that you be assessed on.

Guidelines

Performances must be before an audience of 2 or more people.
You, the group will complete one cover sheet per group for the work that you
performed.
Ideally, a group should comprise of 3 or more members. Minimum is two members.
Each performer must play a separate or uniquely identifiable part.
You, the group are responsible for arranging and managing your group, this includes
arranging rehearsals. The music staff can help you with this.
You, the group are responsible for checking that all the gear that you require for your
performance, including that your instruments are tuned and are in good working
order prior to your group’s performance.
You will be asked as a group and as individuals to evaluate your performance work.
This involves analysing strengths and weaknesses, refining, and improving the
preparation and delivery of your performances. This will be done through informal

observation, discussion and written comment.

Re-assessment opportunities may be given.

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