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Unit Standard 16553 v2 – Level Three
Make a significant contribution to a music performance ensemble
Enclosed are a task, assessment schedule and a log book template for teachers to use.
We have groups rehearsing all the time for various events and assessments and this standard
can enable those students that give their time and energy to an ensemble to gain credit for their
hard work.
I use this with all groups at Level 3 and at the end of each rehearsal they sit and write up their
log book for the session. I can add notes to their books when they contribute something special
or are working hard towards a goal. I video all performances and some rehearsals for evidence.
The task covers all the ideas for teaching each aspect, with examples of how to show students
good skills.
The log book is designed so you can copy enough internal pages for at least 25 rehearsals and at
least 3 performances as you require.
Please read these in conjunction with the actual standard so you get a good idea of what it’s all
about!
Sue McLachlan
Aranui High School
Christchurch
16553 – Student Task
Making Music
Make a significant contribution to a music performance ensemble
level:
credit:
purpose:
3
10
If you are credited with this unit standard you will show that you are able to
make a significant contribution to a music performance ensemble in terms of
its musical preparation, organisation, and live performance.
Assessment Tasks
1.
Preparation
Make a significant contribution to the musical preparation of a music performance ensemble.
The written comments in your log book showing examples of your contribution will be used to assess this
aspect. For example: “I suggested we should change the ending to include some of the chorus lyrics – we tried
it and it worked!”
Questions I have about this aspect:
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1.1
Your contribution should provide musical support to the other members of your ensemble. You
should be able to lead the group, mentor others and assist the other members of your group.
1.2
Your contribution should assist with musical interpretation of the ensemble’s performance
repertoire in at least three pieces.
1.3
Your contribution should provide musical initiative in at least three ensemble performance/rehearsal
situations.
Comments on my progress in this area:
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Preparation
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Watch videos of other performers in the genre of the music you are to perform.
Attend live performances.
Listen and respond to other music in the style of the pieces you are preparing.
Observe and respond to other performers playing in the style, genre or form of the music in each of
your pieces.
Observe and talk to other students you consider to be a suitable role model for your particular
instrument.
Communicate with others in your group often, in and out of rehearsals
Try to understand the composer’s intent and consider how you will communicate this to the
audience.
Keep your log book up to date
Plan of action for me to be prepared:
NOTES
1. To achieve credit for this unit standard, you are required to be an active performing member of a music
performance ensemble. An indication of the performance standard required would normally involve
attendance at the equivalent of a minimum of 25 rehearsals of the same music ensemble.
2. You need to participate as a performing member of that music ensemble in at least three performances
before an audience.
3. Performance may be on any instrument, including voice, or more than one instrument.
4. An accompanist may seek credit for this unit standard if the ensemble you accompany comprises three
or more members.
2.
Rehearsals
Make a significant contribution to the organisation of a music performance ensemble in at least three
rehearsal situations. This will be assessed using the written comments in your log book showing examples
of your support and positive behaviours which will also be shown in the video evidence of rehearsals. For
example: “I set up the PA for our performance and put out all the music stands in the correct places.”
Questions I have about this aspect:
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2.1
You should support leaders and managers of your ensemble before, during and after performances.
2.2
You should display positive behaviours in rehearsal situations. This means you need to be reliable,
punctual, diligent, prepared and responsive.
2.3
Your contribution encourages and supports other members of ensemble in pursuit of agreed goals.
Comments on my progress in this area:
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Preparation
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You should work consistently on technique and tone colour associated with your instrument, so that
you can produce a controlled performance.
Check that your instrument is capable of producing the quality of sound that is appropriate and that
it is in good working order.
Rehearse your pieces fully before rehearsals so you can play your part.
Know what is required to set up and pack up a performance so you can support others in this area.
Keep your log book up to date. You must get this signed for proof of attendance.
Plan of action for me to be prepared:
3. Performance
Make a significant contribution to the music performance ensemble in at least three live performances before an
audience. This will be assessed using the written comments in your log book showing examples of your
positive behaviours and by video evidence of performances. For example: “I was fully prepared for practise
today because I had learnt the lyrics and could sing them without looking at my song sheet.”
Questions I have about this aspect:
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3.1
Your contribution should show positive behaviours prior to, and during, performance.
These behaviours include commitment, focus, preparedness, mental and musical readiness and
application.
3.2
Your individual performance should enhance the overall impact of the ensemble performance.
Comments on my progress in this area:
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Preparation
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Watch videos of other performers in the genre of the music you are to perform.
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Attend live performances.
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Listen and respond to other music in the style of the pieces you are preparing.
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Observe and respond to other performers playing in the style, genre or form of the music in each of
your pieces.
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Observe and talk to other students you consider to be a suitable role model for your particular
instrument.
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Take opportunities to rehearse your pieces prior to assessment before family, friends and teachers.
Encourage feedback.
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Use technical means such as mirrors and videos to assess yourself.
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Try to understand the composer’s intent and consider how you will communicate this to the
audience.
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Choose pieces of music that you will be able to play fluently with few errors at the time of the
performance assessment.
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You should work consistently on technique and tone colour associated with your instrument, so that
you can produce a controlled performance.
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Check that your instrument is capable of producing the quality of sound that is appropriate and that
it is in good working order.
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Keep your log book up to date with performance dates and tasks
Plan of action for me to be prepared:
Date for final assessment: Term Four, Week Three
You must hand in your completed log book at this time
NCEA
Level Three
Group Performance
Unit Standard 16553 V2
10 Credits
LOG BOOK
Name:____________________________
Group:____________________________
Date Started:__________________
This booklet MUST stay in the Music Department.
You must fill this in to complete the Standard.
Date:
Working towards performance no. ____
Pieces rehearsed today:
My initiatives today:
My responses to others:
Goals for this week:
Attendance
Punctuality
Preparedness
Signed ___________________________ (student)
___________________________ (teacher)
Performance Log
Performance Number _____
Date:___________
Time_________________
Venue:___________________________________________________
Pieces to be performed:
Audience details:
Other Details (if applicable):
Reflection on the performance:
How did I contribute to the performance?
Assessment Schedule – Ensemble Level 3
Unit 16553v2 – Make a significant contribution to the musical preparation of a music performance
ensemble.
Name:
Task Element Evidence
Judgement
Grade:
(The answers or performance
(A statement that defines the
NA or A
expected from the students)
standard to be achieved)
1a
The student’s log book
Make a significant contribution
to the musical preparation of a
music performance ensemble
1.1
1.2
1.3
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3
3.1
3.2
Log book shows examples of the
student’s ability to lead, assist and
mentor
Student contribution provides
musical support to members of the
ensemble
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Log book shows evidence of
assistance in interpretation in at
least three pieces.
Student contribution assists with
musical interpretation of ensemble’s
performance repertoire.
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Log book shows evidence of
initiative in at least three
situations
Log books and rehearsals
Student contribution provides
musical initiative in ensemble
performance/rehearsal situations.
Make a significant contribution
to the organisation of a music
performance ensemble.
Log book and leaders comments
The student supports leaders and
managers of the ensemble before,
during and after the performance.
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Log book includes comments on
reliability, punctuality, diligence,
preparedness and responsiveness.
Video shows positive behaviours.
The student shows positive
behaviours in rehearsal situations
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Log book shows support of
others.
Rehearsal video shows support.
The group’s three live
performances before an
audience and evaluator.
Student encourages and supports
other members of the ensemble in
pursuit of agreed goals
Make a significant contribution
to the live performance of a
music performance ensemble.
Log book shows evidence of
commitment, focus, preparedness,
mental and musical readiness and
application.
Music performance shows the
above.
Contribution shows positive
behaviours prior to and during the
performance
Video evidence of the
performances.
Contribution provides individual
music performance that enhances the
overall impact of ensemble
performance.
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