Grade 5: Above 80 marks
Grade 4: 70-79 marks
Grade 3: 50-69 marks
Grade 2: 39 marks and below
Marking scheme
Before playing:
- Tuning accuracy (10 marks)
- Song difficulty (5 marks)
- Instrumental Posture (10 marks)
While performing:
Basic Skill
- Bow string: La Gong, Tui Gong, An Ying (25 marks)
- Plucked String: Tan, Tiao, An Ying (35 marks)
- Woodwind: Mouth placing, liping, An Ying (25 marks)
- percussion: Zuo, You Shou, Hit Correct spot (35 marks)
Note Accuracy
- Bow String/ Woodwind(20 marks)
Tempo Steadiness
- Bow String/Woodwind (20 marks)
- Plucked String/ Percussion (30 marks )
Preparation:
Handling of Instrument (5 marks)
Keeping/Opening of music stand (5 marks)
Proportion of marks: Student Conductors (30%), Sectional Leaders(20%), Principle(20%)