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Advice for Practice Performances
Advice for Practice Performances
You are welcome to perform any pieces of music which show your singing / playing at its best.
In this performance, try to get as close as possible to the two main criteria:
1. A performance lasting more than 8 minutes
If your programme is currently shorter than 8 minutes, and if you can do so, add easier music to reach 8 minutes and gain a higher mark.
If you have learned only part of a piece, nonetheless include this music in your programme, and play or sing what you can.
2. A performance which is Grade 8 (or higher) in difficulty
If you can't yet play Grade 8 music, don't worry - get as close to the grade 8 level as you can.
Try to choose music which is identified as Grade 8 or 9 (or your current highest working grade) on the Edexcel Difficulty Levels Sheet or ABRSM, Trinity or Rockschool exam syllabus.
Advice for Reviewing Performing Coursework
Advice for Reviewing Performing Coursework
You are welcome to review your performing coursework by clicking the link below.
1. You are welcome to listen to your recorded performance(s) and reflect on areas of success and areas for improvement.
When you have recorded more than one performance, note which is/are your best to date. Near the end of the course, consider which recording you will submit to the examiner.
Each time you record your performing coursework, you are welcome to perform the same or different pieces of music. Consider which pieces best demonstrate your skill as a performer, and try out different music if you wish.
2. As you listen, you are welcome to read the performing coursework feedback sheet.
Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing the folder, recordings or feedback.
If you do not yet have the sheet music you need, purchase and/or download free sheet music from:
If you do not yet have the sheet music you need, purchase and/or download free sheet music from:
If you wish to perform with a backing track, please upload it here:
If you wish to perform with a backing track, please upload it here:
Instructions for staff uploading A level Music Coursework to Edexcel
Instructions for staff uploading A level Music Coursework to Edexcel
Performing Coursework
Performing Coursework
Composing Coursework
Composing Coursework
Recommended levels of difficulty: AS: Grade 7 (More Difficult), A level: Grade 8 (More Difficult)
To every performance recording please bring/submit:
To every performance recording please bring/submit:
1. YOUR SHEET MUSIC, unless you are performing from memory.
1. YOUR SHEET MUSIC, unless you are performing from memory.
2. THE ACCOMPANIST'S SHEET MUSIC, for piano or other instrument if performing a duet.
2. THE ACCOMPANIST'S SHEET MUSIC, for piano or other instrument if performing a duet.
3. A PDF OF THE EXAMINER'S SHEET MUSIC
3. A PDF OF THE EXAMINER'S SHEET MUSIC
For submission, this will be all pages of all pieces you record, all combined in a SINGLE PDF.
The pdf should include the sheet music for your part. The pdf may include the sheet music for other parts.
The file must be labelled as follows: Candidate Number Surname, Firstname Recital Score Composers e.g. 1234 Bloggs, Joe Recital Score Bach Rachmaninov Brahms.
4. YOUR MP3 BACKING TRACKS if you are performing with a backing track instead of live accompaniment. Please upload your backing tracks HERE
4. YOUR MP3 BACKING TRACKS if you are performing with a backing track instead of live accompaniment. Please upload your backing tracks HERE
*Note: the examiner's sheet music is different from your sheet music - it will not be returned to you for performances during or at the end of the course.
*Note: the examiner's sheet music is different from your sheet music - it will not be returned to you for performances during or at the end of the course.
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