Performance Assessment
The Performance Assessment is an opportunity for musicians of all levels to have their prepared work assessed by a professional musician, without the pressure normally associated with public performance or exams.
There is no pass or fail to worry about and no marks are awarded, just constructive comments on the performance written by the examiner onto the certificate that each candidate receives at the end of the assessment.
The Performance Assessment has been specifically designed with the following people in mind:
- adult learners who may not wish to tackle exam syllabuses but would like a focus and an objective to work towards, or who would like to play to an examiner before considering exam entry
- advanced adult performers who may be preparing for an audition or a public performance and would like an independent and constructive report on their progress
- teachers who may want a confidential assessment of their playing as part of their continuing professional development, or who are approaching a new subject or genre for the first time
- candidates with specific needs of any age who are unable to access graded music exams due to learning difficulties, sensory impairments or physical disability
- candidates of any age who have already passed Grade 8
Eligibility
The Performance Assessment is open to musicians aged 21 or over and to musicians of any age whose specific needs mean they are unable to access graded music exams.
Candidates with specific needs should enclose a covering letter or supporting assessment with their entry.