AIMS & OBJECTIVES 

TCSM AIMS TO HELP CANDIDATES TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS IN:  

• Communication
• Critical awareness
• Self confidence
• Organisation
• Research
• Broadening repertoire
• Awareness of different genres and styles
• Self discipline

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ALLOW CANDIDATES TO DEMONSTRATE: 
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• A high standard of musicianship
• Technical assurance
• Style and flair
• A desire to aim for achievements
• An increase in musical knowledge / general musicianship
• A sense of professionalism
• Self analysis and awareness
• The ability to overcome musical challenges
• Developing a love and understanding of music.

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COMPOSITION?SINGER-SONGWRITER ASSESSMENTS AIM TO EVALUATE THE CANDIDATE'S SKILLS IN COMPOSITIONAL TECHNICHNIQUES INCLUDING: 
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• Part-writing
• Harmonic, rhythmic and melodic development
• Orchestration
• Ability to work within a developed structure
• originality and the recognition of a distinctive compositional style
  
  

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The assessor will be looking for originality and a distinctive compositional style.
These assessments are via portfolio only.