Advanced PSP Music - Perpetua by Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Curriculum

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Advanced PSP Music - Perpetua

Playful Scholarship Portfolio - Curriculum

Perpetua students exhibit musical maturity, creative ambition, and initiative across all areas of the A Level course. Their performance work is refined, expressive, and often above Grade 8 standard; many play multiple instruments or contribute as accompanists or ensemble leaders. Their compositions are imaginative and well-developed, often including modulations, varied textures, and extended forms. They read and write about music with scholarly confidence, drawing comparisons across styles and evaluating music in historical and cultural context.

These students often mentor peers, initiate rehearsals, or support younger ensembles. They take part in competitions, regional ensembles, and outreach performances, demonstrating a visible and sustained contribution to the school’s musical ecosystem.

Criteria

Students of Wimbledon High School GDST

Musicianship and Performance Excellence - Performs at or above Grade 8 with expressive control, accuracy, and audience communication. Leads ensemble sections or supports others through accompaniment or rehearsal direction.

Compositional Voice and Craft - Produces creative and extended works showing harmonic fluency, idiomatic writing, and awareness of instrumental technique. Uses music technology or score writing software independently and skilfully.

Academic Confidence and Cultural Contribution - Writes critically and reflectively about music, comparing genres or works with insight. Contributes to school concerts, clubs, or projects, and supports the learning of others with initiative and generosity.