Building Confidence Through Performance
STAGE PROFICIENCY
Stage Proficiency is a structured assessment designed to evaluate each student’s musical development in a focused and supportive environment. Tailored to individual levels and instruments, this assessment helps students build strong foundations, refine performance skills, and gain confidence on stage.
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Conducted at the end of Term 2, Stage Proficiency takes place in a private studio setting with only the student and examiner(s), ensuring a calm and concentrated experience. The assessment supports preparation for formal examinations such as ABRSM, Trinity, and Rockschool, while also strengthening long-term musical growth.
Materials Covered
For Piano, Guitar, and Violin, students are assessed on:
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Technical Skills: scales, arpeggios, and etudes
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Musicianship: aural skills and sight-reading
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Performance: selected repertoire
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For Vocal, students are assessed on:
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Technical Skills: solfege and vocal etudes
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Musicianship: aural skills and sight-singing
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Performance: selected repertoire
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All materials are adjusted according to each student’s level.
Assessment Criteria
Students are evaluated based on:
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Technique and posture / breathing technique and diction
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Accuracy
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Interpretation and musicianship
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Stage presence
Results
After completing Stage Proficiency, students will receive:
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A detailed written report with constructive feedback
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An overall score that reflects progress rather than ranking
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Guidance on readiness to progress to the next level
Stage Proficiency is designed not only to assess, but to encourage growth—helping students perform with greater confidence, clarity, and musical understanding.
