European Suzuki Association - Examinations Manual (2024)

European Suzuki Association Examinations Manual Revised June 2024 Page 3 of 23 C. CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS 1. Examinations a. Candidates will be advised which level of examination to take by the Course Teacher Trainer. b. Candidates will be examined on Performance and Teaching with equal weighting. c. Course Assessment may be used as a moderating factor. d. The recommendation and comments of the Teacher Trainer or Home Teacher of the candidate should generally be considered accurate and true and the recommendation should, in most cases, be followed. Performance Evaluation will be made as follows – ACCORDION BRASS** DOUBLE BASS SECE a. Musicality b. Bellows technique c. Articulation d. Posture e. Right hand technique f. Left hand technique g. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Articulation e. Breathing f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Bowing technique e. Left side technique f. Memory a. Musicality b. Drama c. Pitch/Tone d. Memory FLUTE GUITAR HARP MANDOLIN a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Articulation e. Breathing f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Right hand technique e. Left hand technique f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Articulation e. Gesture f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Right hand technique e. Left hand technique f. Memory ORGAN PIANO RECORDER VIOLA TBC a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Articulation e. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Articulation e. Breathing f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Bowing technique e. Left hand technique f. Memory VIOLIN VIOLONCELLO VOICE: Recital Technique VOICE: Recital Musicality a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Bowing technique e. Left hand technique f. Memory a. Musicality b. Tone c. Posture d. Bowing technique e. Left hand technique f. Memory a. Posture b. Quality of Voice c. Use of register d. Phonation e. Articulation f. Memory a. Intonation b. Legato c. Analysis of text & melody d. Rhythm e. Dynamics f. Colour of the Voice g. Stage presence ** Euphonium, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba

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