MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T1.2 Charity Show
Unit: 8 Band Rehearsal and Performance
Assessor: David MacKinnon

I.V: Matt Power

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Date issued: 19 October 2015

Formative assessment date: 20/11/15
The
project
brief
Scenario

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Submission date: 11 December 2015

This project is designed to develop your skills as an integral member of a musical ensemble that
will promote and plan a number of public performances. It will ask you to consider structured
rehearsals and to reflect upon progress made. You will assess appropriateness of a range of
venues, and the technical logistics associated with live performance. Ultimately you will assess
the effectiveness of both the process and performance.
You are a member of a function band that has decided to hold a number of charity events. These
events will also act as a showcase for your ensembles repertoire. The band must decide
appropriate material, assess and eventually choose performance venues, plan and promote the
events, and reflect upon he process over a series of band meetings.

Learning Outcomes
LO 1

Be able to
contribute to the
planning of a
performance

LO 2

Understand musical
direction and
rehearsal
techniques

LO 3

Be able to
participate in a
series of public
performances
Be able to evaluate
rehearsals and
performances

LO 4

1.1 select pieces for performance and develop rehearsal strategies needed
1.2 research and evaluate a range of venues
1.3 plan the roles of different personnel needed for the planning and promotion
of a musical event
1.4 contribute to the effective promotion of a musical event
2.1 evaluate a series of structured rehearsals
2.2 assess musical direction for rehearsal and performance
2.3 explain resources and accessories required for performance and
maintenance of equipment
2.4 assess health and safety in rehearsal and performance
3.1 use resources and equipment required for a live music event
3.2 organise and take part in a musical performance in a professional and
reliable manner
3.3 demonstrate an appropriate quality of performance and self-presentation
4.1 evaluate the effectiveness of the structured rehearsal series for each
performance
4.2 use evaluations of previous rehearsal series to inform the plans for each
subsequent series
4.3 evaluate the success of each performance according to the reaction of the
audience
4.4 evaluate the effectiveness of the promotion of the musical event

Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature:

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Date:

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This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following MERIT grades:
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and communicate
appropriate findings

Indicative
Characteristic/s
Effective judgements
have been made.

Contextualisation

The selection of methods

has been justified

You must justify the methods and techniques

undertaken in rehearsals, these might be regarding
warm-ups, learning parts, transposing, or how to
sustain focus.
You must provide a logbook that is well presented,
showing evidence of pre-planning, and which clearly
presents a thoughtful and considered evaluation of
the process.

An appropriate structure
and approach has been
used.

You must show justification for your choice of

material, explaining what was discarded at what was
kept, and how you reached that decision.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:
Grade Descriptor
D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions

D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent /
lateral / creative thinking

Indicative
Characteristic/s
Self-criticism of approach
has taken place and
realistic improvements
have been proposed
against defined
characteristics for
success.
Autonomy/independence
has been demonstrated
and the importance of
interdependence has
been recognized and
achieved.
Problems have been
solved and/or innovation
and creative thought have
been applied

Contextualisation
You must include within your evaluation how you
made effective changes to your rehearsal schedule
based upon self-critique taken at various stages
during the process. Justify these changes and
elaborate on their success.
You must not only be able to show excellent
personal organisation during the planning stage, but
also be able to recognise the importance of working
harmoniously within a team.
You must be able to use creative thinking if either
you encounter problems that have arisen and need
solving (technical issues perhaps) or if you have
suggested and applied innovative or creative ideas
as to how the performance is presented.

This project requires a professional approach and good understanding of the procedures and
protocols of live performance. Attending live shows, discussing roles and responsibilities with
individuals, working within the industry, and investigating the role of professional bodies and unions
would be advantageous.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) MUSIC
Assignment title/reference: T1.2 Charity Show
Unit: 8 Band Rehearsal and Performance
Assessor: David MacKinnon

I.V: Matt Power

th

Date issued: 19 October 2015

Formative assessment date: 20/11/15

The
project
brief
Scenario

Task 1
1.1, 1.2,
1.3

Task 2
2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4,

Task 3
3.1, 3.2,
3.3
Task 4
4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 4.4

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Submission date: 11 December 2015

This project is designed to develop your skills as an integral member of a musical ensemble. It
will ask you to consider structured rehearsals and to reflect upon progress made. You will assess
appropriateness of a range of venues, and the technical logistics associated with live
performance, and will eventually perform to an audience. Ultimately you will assess the
effectiveness, both personally and the group as a whole, of the process and performance.
You are a member of a function band that has decided to hold a number of charity events. These
events will also act as a showcase for your ensembles repertoire. The band must decide
appropriate material, assess and eventually choose performance venues, plan and promote the
events, and reflect upon he process over a series of band meetings.
TASKS
As a member of an ensemble you must plan at least two public performances (one of
which will be for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity), selecting appropriate material,
and after researching and evaluating a number of music venues, choose the two that
you feel would be most appropriate.
Once you have selected what pieces you are to play, you must develop the
appropriate rehearsal strategies required for shows of this scale. You will need a
good understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of those who work in the
live music industry to effectively contribute to the planning and promotion of your own
shows. You will keep a log of the process.
The shows demand a series of structured rehearsals under musical direction. During
this rehearsal stage of the process you must allow for a series of group sessions for
reflection. These sessions will allow you to assess the effectiveness of the rehearsal
sessions themselves, the direction and guidance you are being shown, and the
choice of repertoire.
A log of this process must show that you can explain what resources and accessories
are required not only for the show, but also for the maintenance of equipment. Your
log must also assess health and safety in rehearsal and performance.
The organisation of the event will require reliability and a professional focus. You
must perform in a number of performances, showing a high level of professionalism
throughout. The performances must demonstrate that you can show a well-rehearsed
level of musicality, whilst keeping appropriate self-presentation.
You will have regular feedback sessions to review your own and your ensembles
progress. There will also be a formal debrief after each performance. You will present
evidence of these meetings in your logbook that will include in detail your personal
reflections.
Higher Grades are available: see the Grade Descriptors, Indicative characteristics, and
contextualisation of such above.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

EVIDENCE
Video,
audio
recordings,
minutes
from
meetings,
logbook.

Video and
audio
recordings,
minutes
from
meetings,
logbook.
Video,
audio
recordings,
Observation
Logbook,
including
minutes
from debrief

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) MUSIC
Assignment title/reference:
Unit:
Assessor:

I.V:

Learner:

Date Submitted:

Criteria
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

The evidence shows you are able to:

Select pieces for performance and develop rehearsal strategies needed.
Research and evaluate a range of venues.
Plan the roles of different personnel needed for the planning and promotion
of a musical event.
Contribute to the effective promotion of a musical event.
Evaluate a series of structured rehearsals.
Assess musical direction for rehearsal and performance.
Explain resources and accessories required for performance and
maintenance of equipment.
Assess health and safety in rehearsal and performance.
Use resources and equipment required for a live music event.
Organise and take part in a musical performance in a professional and
reliable manner.
Demonstrate an appropriate quality of performance and self-presentation.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the structured rehearsal series for each
performance.
Use evaluations of previous rehearsal series to inform the plans for each
subsequent series.
Evaluate the success of each performance according to the reaction of the
audience.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the promotion of the musical event.

Merit
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and
communicate appropriate
findings

Achieved (tick)

Distinction
Achieved (tick)

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Grade Descriptor
D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organizing
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent
/ lateral / creative thinking

Achieved (tick)

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Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor Signature

Date

Student Signature

Date

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16