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Stella Maris College

Music Department

Assessment Task 1

HSC Music 1

Students Name: …………………………………………...……   Date Due: ……………..…..……………

Task1. Musicology

Task:  You are to present a research portfolio using your blog site on your chosen instrument. You should discuss the history o the instrument, techniques used and how sound is produced. You also need to include evidence of research into a range of musical genres applicable to your instrument. Present 5 aural examples discussing the main features of each.

(The repertoire you intend on performing should be included in the 5 examples)

Total Assessment weighting: 10%

Outcomes being assessed: H2, H4, H6, H7, H8, H10 and H11.

Marking Guidelines	Marks
▫High level of understanding of the research in the chosen topic/ style. ▫ High level of musicological understanding displaying comprehensive knowledge supported by relevant musical examples.	Outstanding 9,10
▫ Thorough understanding of the research in the chosen topic/ style.. ▫ Detailed musicological understanding displaying comprehensive knowledge supported by relevant musical examples.	Above Average 7,8
▫Sound understanding of the research in the chosen topic/ style. ▫ Sound musicological understanding displaying comprehensive knowledge supported by relevant musical examples.	Average 5,6
▫ Basic understanding of the research in the chosen topic/ style. ▫ Basic level of musicological understanding displaying comprehensive knowledge supported by relevant musical examples.	Below Average 4,5
▫ Limited understanding of the research in the chosen topic/ style. ▫ Limited level of musicological understanding displaying comprehensive knowledge supported by relevant musical examples.	Poor 1,2,3
No Attempt	0