Music 2 Performance Band descriptions

The typical performance in this band:

Band 6

displays extensive knowledge, skills and understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts and of music as an art form
makes high level musical observations reflecting comprehensive musical experiences
demonstrates excellent development of ideas, musical discrimination and stylistic understanding in composition
performs with expertise displaying stylistic interpretation and a high level of technical skill
demonstrates comprehensive analytical skills supported by an excellent understanding of the musical concepts

displays detailed knowledge, skills and understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts and of music as an art form
makes detailed musical observations reflecting diverse musical experiences
demonstrates successful development of ideas, stylistic and technical competence in composition
performs stylistically with musical sensitivity and technical accomplishment
displays detailed analytical skills supported by a thorough understanding of the musical concepts

displays sound knowledge, skills and understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts and of music as an art form
makes sound musical observations based on broad musical experiences
demonstrates musical merit and stylistic awareness in composition
performs with musical style and proficiency
demonstrates broad analytical skills based on a good understanding of the musical concepts with stylistic inconsistencies

displays basic knowledge, skills and understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts and of music as an art form
makes musical observations based on their musical experiences
demonstrates inconsistent musical merit and stylistic awareness in composition
performs competently but inconsistently
demonstrates basic analytical skills and understanding of the musical concepts

displays limited knowledge, skills and understanding of music in social, cultural and historical contexts and of music as an art form
makes simple musical observations
demonstrates limited musical merit in composition
performs with limited interpretive and technical skills
demonstrates limited analytical skills and simple understanding of the musical concepts