Assessment Type 1: Performance (30%)

Students present a solo performance, or set of performances, of a single work or a set of works by one or more composers.

In their solo performance, students interpret musical works, and apply their knowledge and understanding of style, structure, and conventions appropriate to their chosen repertoire. They apply their musical skills, accuracy, and technique, and understanding of stage presence, to present their performance.

The solo performance should be presented to a live audience. All performances must be recorded for assessment. The performance should be a maximum of 6 to 8 minutes.

For this assessment type, students provide evidence of their learning primarily in relation to the following assessment design criteria:

• understanding music
• performing music.