Performance

Also encompassing performance assessments in Chamber Music, Collaborative Piano, Repetiteurship, Traditional Music, Musicology and Pedagogy

	Technical and expressive mastery	Musical personality	Knowledge, understanding and critical thinking in-and-through performance
Exceptional: A1-2	Virtuosic command of the instrument; performances demonstrate profound artistry, emotional intensity and refined control.	An exceptionally imaginative performance displaying remarkable stylistic maturity and a superb level of musical creativity and originality.	A profoundly personal, original and highly sophisticated interpretation with deep stylistic insights.
Excellent: A3-5	Technically accomplished; expressive choices are vivid and convincing	An excellent performance displaying imaginative and sophisticated musical ideas and an original and personal voice.	A deeply compelling, refined interpretation with strong individuality and understanding of musical structure.
Very Good: B1-3	Strong technique. Expressively engaging, though with occasional moments lacking depth or conviction.	A very good performance displaying clear musical ideas and an emerging artistic personality.	A well-developed interpretative approach, though not always deeply personal or risk-taking.
Good: C1-3	Technically reliable, with occasional lapses that may slightly affect fluency. Expressive approach is clear present but not always fully sustained or convincing.	A good performance with a degree of imagination and some sense of individuality.	An informed but somewhat conventional interpretation, lacking strong individuality.
Satisfactory: D1-3	A basically secure technique but limitations often affect fluidity and control. Expression is inconsistent; moments of engagement but lacking sustained impact.	A limited performance with occasional insights into the music but not always convincing.	Some understanding of interpretation, but with limited originality or depth.
Unsatisfactory: E1-2	Significant deficiencies in technique are prominent and hinder expressive communication. Performance lacks consistent musical intent and interpretive choices are limited or unclear.	An unsatisfactory performance with an insufficient sense of musical imagination and communication.	Interpretation lacks conviction, stylistic awareness or depth of engagement.