LEVEL 3

I am working at Level 3 because I can

recognise the ways sounds have been combined

sing in tune with expression
perform simple rhythms
recognise how the 7 Elements have been used expressively
explain what the composer was trying to achieve
make improvements to my own work
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 4

I am working at Level 4 because I can

identify how music reflects different intentions

perform with an awareness of how different parts fit together
improvise melodic and rhythmic phrases in a group performance
compose by developing given ideas
describe and compare different pieces using musical vocabulary
suggest improvements to my own and others work
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 5

I am working at Level 5 because I can

identify how music reflects time, place and culture

perform music from memory and from notation and can
improvise melodic and rhythmic material
make different contributions to my group (e.g. leading others,
taking solos)
compose music for different occasions, exploring and using
appropriate musical devices
evaluate how venue, occasion and purpose affect the way
music is created, performed and heard
refine and improve my work
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 6

I am working at Level 6 because I can

identify the contexts of different genres and traditions

make expressive use of tempo, dynamics, phrasing and timbre
make adjustments to fit my own part within a group performance
improvise and compose in different styles using harmonic ideas
use notation to plan and revise my work
analyse and compare the different contexts in which music is
created, performed and heard
improve my own and others work in the light of the chosen style
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 7

I am working at Level 7 because I can

discriminate between conventions in different styles,

genres and traditions
perform in different styles, making significant contributions
to my ensemble
create coherent compositions using relevant notation
adapt, develop and discard musical ideas within different musical
styles, genres and traditions
make critical judgements about the use of musical conventions
identify how different contexts are reflected in my own and others
work
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

LEVEL 8

I am working at Level 8 because I can

exploit the expressive potential of selected musical conventions

perform and compose extended pieces of music with a sense of
direction and shape
explore different styles, genres and traditions, working by ear
and by making accurate use of appropriate notation
discriminate between styles, genres and traditions commenting
on the relationship between the music and its cultural context
justify critical judgements of my own and others work
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC

EXCEPTIONAL
PERFORMANCE My work is exceptional because I can

discriminate between different interpretations of the same piece

express my own ideas and feelings in a personal style exploiting
instrumental and / or vocal possibilities
give convincing performances and demonstrate empathy
with other performers
create compositions that demonstrate a development of musical
ideas, a consistency of style and a degree of individuality
comment on how and why changes occur within selected traditions,
including the contribution of significant performers and composers
KEY STAGE 3 MUSIC