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MUSIC DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT HEADER SHEET

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completed work.

Candidate: Year 16/17

Assessor: BNe

Assignment
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Qualification: Edexcel BTEC L3 Diploma in Music (yr1)

Unit Unit Title(s) Working and Developing as a
No(s): 40 Musical Ensemble

Assignment Title: How to create a successful

band/ensemble
Date Set: 28/02/17
Milestone
date(s)
Date due in: 02/03/17

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I have read the assignment grading criteria

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author. I understand both the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and
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 ASSIGNMENT

Rationale:
An effective musical team is often a creative democracy

communication skills, the ability to discuss, compromise and work

towards a shared goal are just as important as technical and musical

ability. This unit will help you develop your understanding of the
key features of successful ensembles and bands

Scenario:
You have been asked by a local music school to write a web
article for their young musicians called to How to create a
successful band or ensemble

This assignment will cover Learning Outcomes 1 of this unit:

1. Understand the elements of musical

ensembles

TASKS and Task:

ACTIVITIES:
Write a web article for young musicians called How to
create a successful band or ensemble The article
should:

Highlight the key features that contribute to the

success of musical ensembles such as: Band members,
organisation, communication and musical interaction,
interaction with audience, listening skills, co-operation,
rehearsal, repertoire, strengths and weaknesses (LO1)

Be a minimum of a 1000 words and include at least two

illustrations to aid its presentational style

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Grade if CRITERIA Unit 30
met

D1 analyse the elements of musical ensembles

D2 plan as a musical ensemble demonstrating mastery of the processes involved

For a
Distinction
D3 develop as a musical ensemble demonstrating mastery of the processes
you must:
involved
D4 perform as a musical ensemble with flair and
interpretation.

M1 illustrate the elements of musical ensembles

M2 plan as a musical ensemble confidently with total

For a Merit Independence
you must:
M3 develop as a musical ensemble confidently with total independence

M4 perform as a musical ensemble competently

P1 explain the elements of musical ensembles

P2 plan as a musical ensemble competently with limited tutor support

For a Pass
you must: P3 develop as a musical ensemble competently with limited tutor support

P4 perform as a musical ensemble with minor errors that do not detract from the
performance.

Criteria covered from other units (if applicable):