Musical Evolution….

Year 11/12 Music: Performing Task

Term 2-3

Name: ______

School: AldridgeStateHigh School

Due Date: Week 10- Exam Block Draft Date: Week 8

Context:

Over the course of the Semester we have been studying the Evolution of Music through the five musical periods. In Terms 2 and 3 we explored (Baroque through to 21st Century).

Task:

Hopefully- during 500 years of music we were able to find a genre that best suits this moment!

It is now to time for you to prepare and present agroup or solo performance for a live audience from a selected musical era. The piece should highlight a moment in Musical Evolution.Check your piece prior to the draft date with Mr Hodgkinson.

(Circle the Option below that you have selected as part of the Semester Performance)

Baroque- Classical Romantic- Modern (including 21st Century)

Conditions:

Performances must

  • be at least 3 minutes in length
  • use a melodic/harmonic instrument (including voice), drum kit or multi-percussion
  • do not require preparation or performing from a score
  • Up to 8 performer per group with one person per part
  • may be accompanied or unaccompanied to suit the style
  • may be from the co-curricular vocal or instrumental program

Teacher’s Comments

Criteria for Assessment

A / B / C / D / E
The student work has the following characteristics: / The student work has the following characteristics: / The student work has the following characteristics: / The student work has the following characteristics: / The student work has the following characteristics:
  • consistent and proficient interpretation and application of music elements and concepts in performance
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  • effective interpretation and application of music elements and concepts in performance
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  • interpretation and application of music elements and concepts in performance
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  • superficial interpretation and application of music elements and concepts in performance
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  • use of some music elements and concepts in performance

  • fluent and authoritative demonstration of refined performance skills and techniques related to contexts
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  • effective demonstration of secure performance skills and techniques related to contexts
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  • demonstration of performance skills and techniques related to contexts
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  • evidence of some basic performance skills and techniques in context
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  • use of rudimentary performance techniques

  • discerning synthesis and convincing expression of music ideas and stylistic characteristics integral to the performance.
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  • effective synthesis and expression of music ideas and stylistic characteristics that support the performance.
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  • synthesis and communication of music ideas and stylistic characteristics to create performances.
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  • presentation of music ideas and stylistic characteristics in performance.
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  • simplistic use of music ideas in performance.

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