BOSTES 2006 HSC Music 1 Aural Skills - Markers Guidelines and Feedback

In better responses, candidates:

• accurately commented on the role/ changing roles of the sound sources
• supported their comments with detailed references to the music
• correctly identified and commented upon the sound sources
• demonstrated careful and focused listening
• used terminology appropriately
• expressed their ideas in a well structured response
• recognised/described the use of technology in the example
• used notation (traditional and graphic) to support their response
• demonstrated a clear understanding of the concepts.

In weaker responses, candidates:

• provided brief and superficial observations
• demonstrated limited musical awareness
• made little comment on the role of the sound sources
• used inaccurate terminology
• used pre-prepared responses to the music
• provided little specific reference to the music
• provided emotive or subjective responses to the music.