Self-directed Study Sheet 24

Ashleigh (piano) accompanies Lilly on the violin

  1. Observation: Think about what you see and hear in the video.
  2. Interpretation: What can you reasonably infer about the person's musical engagement?
  3. Formative assessment: Suggest a Sounds of Intent Level, Domain & Element
  4. Summative assessment: Suggest a summative assessment (Domain, Level, E•A•X)

Ashleigh accompanies Lilly sensitively, alert to her changes in dynamics and extensive use of rubato. Ashleigh follows Lilly’s phrasing when she is required to take the lead melodically towards the end of the piece. She is aware of the expressivity in Lilly’s playing, and can respond to it persuasively in real time as they play together.

Domain, Level, Element:

I.6.B … is aware of, and emulates, the expressivity of others’ playing or singing in ensemble performance

Summative assessment:

I.6.Emerging … performs or improvises pieces as part of an ensemble at the level of Grade 6 in the UK public music examination system