Looking to make student performances more interactive, expressive, and easy to manage? Flat for Education’s latest performance assignment upgrades are designed to help music teachers bring out the best in their students, whether you’re teaching choir, band, orchestra, or general music.
With video recording, backing tracks, and custom playback tools, you can now assign, assess, and support performances all in one platform. No external tools. No messy uploads. Just meaningful music-making.
What’s new in performance assignments?
We’ve launched Phase 1 of our performance assignment rework: bringing new tools to enhance student creativity, practice routines, and performance assessments.
🎧 Backing Track, Part Selection & Metronome Control
Students now have more control and clarity during recordings:
- Choose their part or instrument (ideal for ensembles!)
- Practice and record with a backing track
- Turn the metronome on/off based on comfort and skill level
➡️ Perfect for choir part rehearsals, small ensemble prep, or rhythm accuracy in general music.
🎥 Built-in video recording
No more juggling devices or apps, students can now:
- Record directly inside Flat for Education
- Submit video and audio files in one click
- Use the tool on any device, anywhere
Whether you're grading solo auditions or collecting practice videos, this feature saves you and your students time.
Need help getting started?
Explore our dedicated help page!
Why this update matters
Flat for Education now supports performance in a way that’s more authentic, accessible, and personalized.
For teachers, this means:
- Assigning tailored performance tasks from existing scores
- Reducing tech friction with no external tools required
- Reviewing submissions quickly with clear context
For students, it means:
- Feeling supported during practice and performance
- Building confidence by hearing context and backing
- Recording music that sounds fuller and more polished
💡 From middle school band to high school vocal ensembles, this update brings digital music assignments closer to real-world musicianship. Students can benefit from this update on any device, even mobile phones and tablets!
What’s Next? Auto-grading is coming soon!
We’re already working on Phase 2: auto-grading for pitch, rhythm, and accuracy. You’ll be able to:
- Automatically assess key performance metrics
- Customize rubrics and tweak grades if needed
- Save time while keeping evaluations meaningful
Stay tuned, as this is a game-changer for performance-based assessment in music education.
Ready to Try the New Performance Tools?
These tools are now live for all Flat for Education users.
Try assigning:
- A warm-up recording with pitch tracking
- A solo line from your concert repertoire
- A rhythmic dictation task with metronome assist
📣 Let Us Know How You Use It
Have a creative idea for using the new performance tools? Share your classroom success story with us at edu@flat.io! Your assignment could be featured in our resource library for music teachers worldwide!
Musically Yours,
Flat for Education