Performance

Sharing music through performance is an integral part of Music in Year 10. 

Students will participate in a number of smaller performances/workshops over the course of the year and build towards a final more substantial performance.

If students don’t have an instrument to specialise on, they will have some time to experiment and choose one of the instruments available in the department. Each student must choose an instrument to focus on for the year. This will be decided in consultation with your teacher. 

Students will receive feedback on the following elements: 

• Technical ability - this is the nuts and bolts of being able to play your instrument and will be based on your experience. 

• General Musicianship - this is being able to play in time, recognise if you are out of tune, play dynamics etc. 

• Musical understanding - is there evidence that you understand the music you are playing, and play it accordingly. 

• Performance conventions - this includes things like introducing yourself and piece, acknowledging your audience, etc. 

• Ensemble awareness (for group performances) - do you understand your role in the group, balance and blend with rest of the group, etc. 

Practice!

Students will not improve without practising. They will have some time in class to practice, but will probably need to do some of their own practice also. Music rooms are open throughout intervals and lunchtimes. These can be booked through the Music office. 

Below is the Learning Progression feedback sheet that students will given as they complete their Performance activites in class. Prior to this students will have had feedback (either verbal or written) from their classroom teacher.