Task 1 Rehearse overtime and play as a performance the piece of agreed music. Task 2 Create within a specified amount of time and the set parameters 16 bars of new/original music. Submit the created piece as an audio file together with a hard or electronic copy of the sheet music for the composition.

Practical Presentation 2

Individual rehearsed performance of the set tasks.

Practical Presentation 1

The module will be based around five key themes:
· Performance: accuracy in practice e.g. rhythm and pitch; sight reading; accurate reproduction of score conventions e.g. dynamics, markings, music language; communication and expression; continuity. 
· Techniques: fingering; phrasing; touch; dynamics; use of pedals. 
· Development of skills: hand coordination; rhythm pulse and meter; accuracy to score; stylistic accuracy. 
· Practice routine: action plan; schedule; theory into practice; reflection and review; feedback; working to targets. 
· Application of Music Theory and Listening Skills: interpretation of chord symbols and simple patterns; scales, modes and underlying chords; read sheet music; performing with accompaniment; elaborations on a given melody/rhythmic pattern; stylistic interpretation e.g. classical, jazz and blues, popular music, contemporary music; creativity.

Keyboards 1 - 4502IABCMP

Keyboards 1

Use the keyboards as a tool for music technology, music creation and music production.

Apply and develop their musicality and knowledge of music theory using the keyboards.

Demonstrate the appropriate physical and technical skills required for keyboard playing.