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MPW Grade 10

Advanced Pianist II

Move from advanced playing to dependable programme building, arranging and professional accompaniment.

Technique
  • Technique maintenance plan
  • Rapid adaptation
  • Advanced voicing and balance
Reading
  • Full-score navigation
  • Reduction and cueing
  • Programme research
Rhythm
  • Professional tempo control
  • Rehearsal problem-solving
  • Complex ensemble rhythm
Aural
  • Score-to-ear comparison
  • Advanced transcription
  • Rehearsal diagnosis
Theory
  • Arrangement planning
  • Advanced form
  • Style-conscious reharmonisation
Repertoire
  • Thirty-minute coherent programme
Hymns
  • Complete service, event or extended hymn project
Improvisation
  • Arrangement with improvised transitions
Performance
  • Professional-standard rehearsal and performance simulation

Required evidence

Assignments

  1. Original arrangement
  2. Programme notes
  3. Professional accompaniment dossier

Live teaching

Checkpoints

  1. Deadline reliability
  2. Rehearsal leadership
  3. Arrangement clarity
  4. Audience communication

Ready to progress

Exit competencies

  1. Builds coherent programmes
  2. Produces playable arrangements
  3. Handles professional rehearsal expectations
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