Pathways PSP Music - Perpetua by Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Curriculum

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Pathways PSP Music - Perpetua

Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Curriculum

Perpetua students show consistent ambition and resilience in their musical development. Their performance and composition work often exceeds GCSE expectations, and they approach ensemble roles with professionalism and leadership. Typically working at or above Grade 6–7 level, they actively contribute to the musical culture of the school through concerts, mentoring, or competition involvement. Their appraising work shows confident use of musical terminology, comparative analysis, and historical awareness, and they take initiative in developing their musical voice.

Criteria

Students of Wimbledon High School GDST

Performance Excellence and Musical Commitment - Performs with expression and assurance at Grade 6–7 level, taking on leadership roles within ensembles or chamber groups. Shows musical sensitivity in phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. Regularly performs in public concerts or competitions.

Advanced Composition and Portfolio Development - Develops original musical ideas with sophistication and attention to idiom. Uses extended techniques, varied textures, or modulations to craft engaging, structured works. Demonstrates a proactive approach to editing and refining pieces over time.

Critical Listening and Scholarly Application - Analyses music with insight and comparative fluency. References contextual knowledge (e.g. period, composer intentions) and applies musical theory to written and verbal appraisals. Shows initiative in exploring genres and repertoire beyond the syllabus.