Performance Evaluation Program

The AMEB Performance Evaluation Program aims to encourage and motivate learners of any age or level of attainment by providing achievable goals, feedback on progress, and recognition of their efforts.

About the program

An AMEB Performance Evaluation offers each student:

•  • a goal to work towards
•  • an individually-selected program of work for evaluation
•  • constructive feedback through a written report
•  • recognition of achievement via a Certificate of Participation

Performance Evaluation is useful for developing musicians whose study programs do not align with the requirements of AMEB Practical Exams, as the content of the evaluation is established by the teacher and customised to the needs of the individual student.

Whilst Performance Evaluations are usually ungraded, a school’s assessment objectives and marking schema could be applied, on request.

A 15-minute or 30-minute Performance Evaluation might be suitable for students who:

•  • are preparing for a VCE examination
•  • would value feedback prior to an AMEB examination (e.g. an Associate or Licentiate Diploma exam)
•  • are learning in a Suzuki or Yamaha program
•  • are learning in a group
•  • are progressing through a development program that does not align with AMEB exam requirements.

Face-to-face Performance Evaluations

The student has an opportunity to perform an individually-selected program of work for an AMEB Examiner and receive constructive feedback. Face-to-face Performance Evaluations are available in durations of 15 and 30 minutes.

Video Performance Evaluations

Students also have the option to record their performance and submit a video for evaluation between April and November. Enrolments are made via AMEB Connect (Victoria). The performance will be evaluated by an AMEB Examiner and a written report issued within 30 days.

Instruments

Performance Evaluation is currently offered for the following instruments:

Performance Evaluation for other instruments might be available; please contact AMEB Victoria before enrolling.

Accompaniment

Collaborative music-making with an accompanist or performing with a suitable backing track is encouraged, however accompaniment is optional in a Performance Evaluation.

Program of work

The program of work would normally be selected by the teacher and may include repertoire, band/orchestral excerpts and/or technical work, as required. The total performance time should be less than the duration of the evaluation (to allow time for the Examiner to finalise comments).

See our Video exam page to learn how to record and submit a performance >