| Pass | Merit | Distinction |
P1 explain the fundamental stylistic elements of a wide range of musical genres | M1 illustrate the fundamental stylistic elements of a wide range of musical genres | D1 analyse the fundamental stylistic elements of a wide range of musical genres |
P2 develop stylistically accurate musical material for contrasting genres | M2 develop stylistically accurate musical material for contrasting genres competently | D2 develop stylistically accurate musical material for contrasting genres with confidence and flair |
P3 apply stylistically accurate elements to a range of musical genres in different performance situations. | M3 apply stylistically accurate elements to a range of musical genres in different performance situations competently. | D3 apply stylistically accurate elements to a range of musical genres in different performance situations with confidence and flair. |
For P1, learners will provide simple unelaborated explanations of each element comprising a wide range of appropriate musical genres. NB: To satisfy the requirement for a ‘wide range’, learners should be asked to provide evidence for four musical genres.
To achieve M1, they will elaborate their explanations with reference to suitable examples.
For D1, learners will discuss the relative importance of each example component, and the contribution it makes to the genre from which it is taken. Cross-referencing to other genres could be also used to support their arguments.
To achieve P2 the evidence will show that learners have developed stylistically appropriate material over the course of time through personal practice and participation on workshops/rehearsals. The use of the word ‘contrasting’ in the learning outcome/grading criteria implies that a minimum of two contrasting styles should be developed.
Merit level learners will be tracking and discussing their progress, and reviewing targets as part of this process. Their contributions to rehearsals/workshops will be clearly recognisable as examples of the chosen genres.
Distinction level learners will contribute to the workshop or jamming session in a way that is not only stylistically accurate but also shows musical flair. Their contribution will show that learners have understood the finer performance details of the chosen genre.
To achieve P3 the evidence will show that learners have contributed to each performance situation in a way that did not detract from the overall effect.
Evidence for M3 will show that their contributions are clearly recognisable as examples of the chosen genre.
To achieve D3, learners will have a mastery of appropriate musical skills to a degree where they can contribute to each performance with creativity and flair.
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