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In addition to the criteria for first class, a good first will meet the following criteria:
75-79%
The composition is excellent in most respects. The handling of musical parameters is mature, materials strong and structure clear. Work in this class would be
deemed to be approaching a good professional standard.
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st
1 Class (70-100%)
2.1 (60-69%)
2.2 (50-59%)
3 (40-49%)
Fail (30-39%)
Impressive technical
command in the handling of
musical parameters and a
highly developed aural
awareness. Materials/
gestures are well profiled
and are located within a
compatible musical
structure that is clearly
articulated.
Use of
instrumental/electroacoustic
resources
A consummate knowledge
of the instrumental/vocal/
electroacoustic resources
employed, an acute
sensitivity to the invention,
shaping and combination of
sounds and strong practical
awareness.
Inadequate understanding
of the relevant medium
such that the use of
instrumental/vocal/
electroacoustic resources
is misjudged, unidiomatic
and/or impractically
conceived.
The production of
scores, parts and or
audio outputs is
adequate. Notation
(where appropriate) is
adequate in providing
most of the essential
information, but further
attention to detail and
quality is required.
Performance material is
adequate.
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20-29% Fail
A composition that seriously fails to fulfil the criteria for a third-class mark at the appropriate level (e.g. serious shortfall in quality, absence of material or
information, significant errors or misjudgements, or standards of presentation/notation that are so low that the musical intention is severely impinged).
The composition fails to address the set task and shows no sign of relevant technical skills or understanding of the issues involved.
10-19%
A composition that suffers from the above shortcomings to a more extreme degree.
5-9%
A composition that falls very seriously short of the requirements of the set task and very little effort
0-4%
A composition that entirely fails to address the set task.
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