MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 1718

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T1 Band Rehearsal
Unit: 8 Band Rehearsal and Performance
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power
Date issued: 09/10/17
Formative assessment date: 10/11/17 Submission date: 04/12/17

The This project is designed to develop your skills as an integral member of a musical ensemble that
project will promote and plan a number of public performances. It will ask you to consider structured
brief 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.
Scenario You are a member of a function band that has decided to hold a number of gigs. These events
will also act as a showcase for your ensemble’s 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 1.1 select pieces for performance and develop rehearsal strategies needed
contribute to the 1.2 research and evaluate a range of venues
planning of a 1.3 plan the roles of different personnel needed for the planning and promotion
performance of a musical event
1.4 contribute to the effective promotion of a musical event
LO 2 Understand musical 2.1 evaluate a series of structured rehearsals
direction and 2.2 assess musical direction for rehearsal and performance
rehearsal 2.3 explain resources and accessories required for performance and
techniques maintenance of equipment
2.4 assess health and safety in rehearsal and performance
LO 3 Be able to 3.1 use resources and equipment required for a live music event
participate in a 3.2 organise and take part in a musical performance in a professional and
series of public reliable manner
performances 3.3 demonstrate an appropriate quality of performance and self-presentation
LO 4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 evaluate the effectiveness of the structured rehearsal series for each
rehearsals and performance
performances 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: Date:

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 1718


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
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
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 1718
MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 1718
This assignment gives you the opportunity to
achieve the following MERIT grades:
Indicative Contextualisation
Characteristic/s
Effective judgements You must show justification for your choice of
have been made. material, explaining what was discarded at what was
kept, and how you reached that decision.
The selection of methods You must justify the methods and techniques
has been justified undertaken in rehearsals, these might be regarding
warm-ups, learning parts, transposing, or how to
sustain focus.
An appropriate structure You must provide a logbook that is well presented,
and approach has been showing evidence of pre-planning, and which clearly
used. presents a thoughtful and considered evaluation of
the process.
This assignment gives you the opportunity to
achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:
Indicative Contextualisation
Characteristic/s
Self-criticism of approach You must include within your evaluation how you
has taken place and made effective changes to your rehearsal schedule
realistic improvements based upon self-critique taken at various stages
have been proposed during the process. Justify these changes and
against defined elaborate on their success.
characteristics for
success.
Autonomy/independence You must not only be able to show excellent
has been demonstrated personal organisation during the planning stage, but
and the importance of also be able to recognise the importance of working
interdependence has harmoniously within a team.
been recognized and
achieved.
Problems have been You must be able to use creative thinking if either
solved and/or innovation you encounter problems that have arisen and need
and creative thought have solving (technical issues perhaps) or if you have
been applied suggested and applied innovative or creative ideas
as to how the performance is presented.
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T1 Band Rehearsal
Unit: 8 Band Rehearsal and Performance
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power
Date issued: 09/10/17
Formative assessment date: 10/11/17 Submission date: 04/12/17

The This project is designed to develop your skills as an integral member of a musical ensemble. It
project will ask you to consider structured rehearsals and to reflect upon progress made. You will assess
brief 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.
Scenario You are a member of a function band that has decided to hold a number of gigs. These events
will also act as a showcase for your ensemble’s 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 EVIDENCE
Task 1 As a member of an ensemble you must plan at least two public performances, Video,
1.1, 1.2, selecting appropriate material, and after researching and evaluating a number of audio
1.3 music venues, choose the two that you feel would be most appropriate. recordings,
Once you have selected what pieces you are to play, you must develop the minutes
from
appropriate rehearsal strategies required for shows of this scale. You will need a meetings,
good understanding of the different roles and responsibilities of those who work in the logbook.
live music industry to effectively contribute to the planning and promotion of your own
shows. You will keep a log of the process.
Task 2 The shows demand a series of structured rehearsals under musical direction. During Video and
2.1, 2.2, this rehearsal stage of the process you must allow for a series of group sessions for audio
2.3, 2.4, reflection. These sessions will allow you to assess the effectiveness of the rehearsal recordings,
sessions themselves, the direction and guidance you are being shown, and the minutes
from
choice of repertoire.
meetings,
A log of this process must show that you can explain what resources and accessories logbook.
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.
Task 3 The organisation of the event will require reliability and a professional focus. You Video,
3.1, 3.2, must perform in a number of performances, showing a high level of professionalism audio
3.3 throughout. The performances must demonstrate that you can show a well-rehearsed recordings,
level of musicality, whilst keeping appropriate self-presentation. Observation
Task 4 You will have regular feedback sessions to review your own and your ensemble’s Logbook,
4.1, 4.2, progress. There will also be a formal debrief after each performance. You will present including
4.3, 4.4 evidence of these meetings in your logbook that will include in detail your personal minutes
reflections. from debrief

Higher Grades are available: see the Grade Descriptors, Indicative characteristics, and
contextualisation of such above.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 1718

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T1.2
Unit: 8 Band Rehearsal and Performance
Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V:
Learner: Date Submitted:

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick)
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.

Merit Distinction

Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick)

M1 D1
Identify and apply Use critical reflection to
strategies to find evaluate own work and
appropriate solutions justify valid conclusions
M2 D2
Select / design and apply Take responsibility for
appropriate methods and managing and organizing
techniques activities
M3 D3
Present and Demonstrate convergent
communicate appropriate / lateral / creative thinking
findings

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 1718

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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 1718