Musician

* Listen to a short tune of a couple of lines and then sing it back.

* Listen to another tune and then beat or clap out the

rhythm.

2. Performance

* Sing or play two different types of song or tune on your chosen instrument – remember your voice is an instrument too. You must perform in front of other people, either in Scouting or \* at a public performance such as a group show or school concert.

3. Knowledge

* Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that you use to

practice your skills.

* Talk about your instrument and why you enjoy playing it. Alternatively, you could talk about the songs you sing and why you enjoy singing them.

4. Interest

* Tell your assessor about the music that you most like to listen to.

### **Musician – stage 2**

1. Skill

* Reach Grade One standard for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (or similar). It can be on an instrument of your choice or by singing.

2. Performance

* Sing or play two different types of song or tune on your chosen instrument. You must perform in front of other people either in Scouting or at a public performance.

3. Knowledge

* Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that you use to practice your skills.
* Talk about your instrument and why you enjoy playing it. Alternatively, you could talk about the songs you sing and why you enjoy singing them.
* Name a piece of music associated with your instrument.
* Name several musicians who you have heard.

4. Interest

* Talk about your own interests in music, including what you listen to most and how it’s similar or different to the music you play or sing.

### **Musician – stage 3**

1. Skill

* Reach Grade Two standard for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (or similar). It can be on an instrument of your choice or by singing.

2. Performance

* Sing or play, as a solo or with others, two different types of song or tune on your chosen instrument. You must perform in front of other people, either in Scouting or at a public performance such as a group show or school concert.

3. Knowledge

* Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that you use to practice your skills.
* Talk about your instrument and why you enjoy playing it. Alternatively, talk about the songs you sing and why you enjoy singing them.
* Talk about three well known pieces of music associated with your instrument or chosen songs.

4. Interest

* Talk about your own interests in music, including what you listen to most and how this is similar to or different from the music you play or sing.

### **Musician – stage 4**

1. Skill

* Reach Grade Three standard for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (or similar). It can be on an instrument of your choice or by singing.

2. Performance

* Sing or play three different types of song or tune on your chosen instrument. One should be a solo and one should be played with other musicians in an arrangement of your choice. Your performance should be public, such as at a Group show, school concert or church service.

3. Knowledge

* Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that you use to practice your skills.
* Talk about your instrument and why you enjoy playing it. Alternatively, talk about the songs you sing and why you enjoy singing them.
* Talk about some of the musicians who are associated with your instrument.

4. Interest

* Talk about your own interests in music, including what you listen to most and how it’s similar or different to the music you play or sing.

### **Musician – stage 5**

1. Skill

* Reach Grade Five standard for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (or similar) on the instrument of your choice or by singing.

2. Performance

* Sing or play three different types of song or tune on your chosen instrument. One should be a solo and one should be played with other musicians in an arrangement of your choice. Your performance should be public such as at a group show or church service.

3. Knowledge

* Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that you use to practice your skills.
* Talk about your instrument and why you enjoy playing it.
* Alternatively, talk about the songs you sing and why you enjoy singing them.
* Name several well known pieces of music associated with your instrument.

* Name several musicians associated with your instrument.

4. Interest

* Talk about your own interests in music, including what you listen to most and how it’s similar or different to the music you play or sing.