Students will study three units over two years in a similar nature to GCSE. At A level students will be able to choose to specialise in either performance or composition. Their choice will then carry more weight in their A level. Performance: Students will explore practice techniques and how to improve skill in dynamics, phrasing, pitch and rhythm, communication and musicality. If students choose to specialise in Music they will give a longer recital. Composition: Students will develop compositional techniques studied at GCSE. Students will develop their knowledge of harmony and instrumental techniques. If students choose to specialise in composition they will write three compositions in different areas of study, otherwise students will write one free composition and one composition to a brief that is set by the exam board. Listening and Analysis: Students will study a wide range of music from six areas of study: Western Classical Music, Rock and Pop music, Musical Theatre, Jazz, 20th Century music and 21st Century music. They will explore all of the elements of music and how they have been used within set pieces and wider listening. In the exam students will answer questions on Western Classical Music, choose questions from Rock, Musical Theatre and Jazz and also choose from 20th century or 21st century music.
Name: WJEC Eduqas GCE A Level Music Qualification title: WJEC Eduqas GCE A Level Music Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment If students specialise in performance they will give a 10-12 minute performance to an examiner, that must contain at least 3 pieces, and complete two compositions that will be sent off to be externally marked. One brief will be set by the exam board, and one will be free. If students choose composition they will give a 6-8 minute performance to a visiting examiner and complete 3 compositions that will be sent off to be externally marked. They must be from different areas of study and total 8-10 minutes. Analysis: Pupils will sit a 2 hour exam answering questions on their knowledge of the areas of study that they will have covered over the year, with choices of questions as detailed above. Awarding WJEC Eduqas Created 20150929 13:02:58 Updated 20161003 12:06:34
Students will need their own instruments and music to bring to lessons, and students will need access to the internet.We will offer free weekly individual lessons to any student studying A Level which would cost £525 per year. Equipment required Students will need their own instruments and music to bring to lessons, and students will need access to the internet.We will offer free weekly individual lessons to any student studying A Level which would cost £525 per year.
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