BRISTOL FESTIVAL MARKING SCHEME
As a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals (BIFF), the Bristol Festival uses a recommended marking scheme to ensure standardisation of assessment throughout the Federation.
MARKING DESCRIPTORS
The following marking descriptors appear on every report sheet:
95+ EXCEPTIONAL
A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality
90-94 OUTSTANDING
An impressive performance technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity and clear individuality
85-89 HONOURS
An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality
80-84 COMMENDED
A convincing performance technically and artistically, with increasing stylistic and communication skills
75-79 MERIT
A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability
65-69 DEVELOPING
A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency and artistry
THE BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS (BIFF)
For over 100 years, The British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech (BIFF) has been supporting amateur performing arts festivals to provide performance opportunities in their local communities.
