LPSM Internal Assessments
LPSM’s Internal Assessments provide students with a structured opportunity to demonstrate their progress in a performance setting. These assessments help evaluate students' technical and musical development while also encouraging confidence in performance. Below, you’ll find an overview of how the assessments work and what to expect.
*Beginner and Year 2 students do not take part in internal performance assessments. Instead they will take part in an informal concert – further details below.
Instrumental Performance
Assessments Structure (Year 3+)
The Instrumental Performance Assessments take place in a concert-style format, where students Year 3+ perform in front of an audience of peers playing the same instrument, and parents are invited to attend. This setup provides students with valuable performance experience while ensuring they receive fair and objective feedback.
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Each child’s performance is assessed and marked by a different teacher of the same instrument, which allows for an impartial evaluation of their progress.
Assessment Reports & Marking Criteria
Each student will receive an assessment sheet that provides structured feedback. The marking criteria is as follows:
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Re-sit required – NG (no grade)
(Student is not at the level to be marked)
12-15 Marks – Pass
(Developing, but improvement needed)
16-20 Marks – Pass with Honours
(A solid performance showing musical awareness, meeting expectations)
21-25 Marks – Distinction
(Exceptional sense performance in terms ​of presentation and communication)
High Achievers Concert
Students who achieve a distinction (21 marks or above) will be invited to perform in our High Achievers’ Concert, a prestigious event that highlights outstanding talent across the school.
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This concert will be judged by an external adjudicator. Awards will be given in both junior and senior categories to recognize excellence.
Year 1 + 2 Concert
Instead of formal assessments, beginner students will participate in an informal concert. This event is similar to the Christmas Concert, bringing together students across different instruments in a relaxed and supportive environment. However, as it’s their second time performing, it’s an opportunity to step it up a notch.
The purpose of this concert is to help beginners gain more experience with live performance while keeping the atmosphere fun and low-pressure.