Pathways PSP Music - Excelsa
Excelsa students produce exceptional musical work that may rival A Level standards. They perform with distinction, often at Grade 8 or Diploma level, and show mastery of style, technique, and expression. Their compositions are creative, coherent, and sophisticated, demonstrating strong command of both idiom and structure. They lead ensembles, direct musical initiatives (e.g. Battle of the Bands, Young Musician), and often represent the school in national competitions. Their appraisal work shows insight, originality, and depth, and they inspire others through their musical leadership.
Music Instruction Analytical Skills Creativity Content Creation Musical Notation Technical Vocabulary Collaboration Enthusiasm Rehearsals Composition Listening Skills Research Independent Thinking Piano Playing Piano Pedagogy Patience Curiosity Musicality Leadership Innovation Critical Reflection Proactivity Mentorship Self-Motivation Ability To Meet Deadlines Communication Programming (Music) Music Theory Professionalism Resilience Comparative Analysis Written Composition Team Leadership Thought LeadershipCriteria
Students of Wimbledon High School GDST
Distinction-Level Performance and Artistic Leadership - Performs at Grade 8+ level with technical control, stylistic mastery, and expressive depth. Takes on prominent solo or ensemble roles and mentors younger performers. Leads rehearsals or directs ensemble sections with maturity and professionalism.
Innovative Composition and Professional Craft - Produces original compositions that demonstrate creativity, structural rigour, and idiomatic writing. May include advanced harmonic language, mixed metre, extended instrumentation, or digitally produced scores. Final works reflect sustained iteration and conceptual ambition.
Analytical Depth and Subject Stewardship - Demonstrates scholarly engagement in appraisal, drawing on a wide range of repertoire and theoretical frameworks. Leads musical discourse in class and beyond — through written work, discussion, or public critique — and contributes visibly to the academic and cultural life of the department.
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