Do candidates need to perform their own compositions?

Candidates do not have to perform what they compose. However, the syllabus states that it is essential that candidates hear their compositions in performance, even if it cannot be done with the exact forces intended. Recordings of live performances (even if they are not note-perfect) give moderators a much better impression of the music than performances generated from music technology (e.g. music notation programs or sequencers). However, if it is impossible to record a live performance, sequenced versions may be submitted.