COMPONENT 1: Performing Music Students are required to perform as soloists and/or as part of an ensemble. The repertoire can be chosen from any style and can be performed on any instrument. The expected standard of performance is around grade 7 and must be a minimum of eight minutes of material which will be recorded. Commitment to extra-curricular activities in school is essential. COMPONENT 2: Composing For the composition unit students are required to compose two pieces of music of at least 4 minutes in duration each. The first is either a free choice composition in any style or one of the 6 briefs set by the board in September and the second is a technical study based on material sent by the board in April of Year 13. The briefs set by the exam board cover a spectrum of styles and cater for all tastes in music. The composition is to be completed in controlled, supervised conditions over the autumn and spring term and the technical study must be completed in April / early May. COMPONENT 3: Developing Musical Understanding This unit includes a written and a listening paper. It develops students understanding of how Music works through a study of 18 set works as well as unfamiliar pieces. Twelve of these works have already been studied on the AS course. This is the only end of unit exam in the A level course and is two hours long. There are a mixture of short answer questions, essay and musical dictation questions. Each candidate is given their own copy of the CD for the exam.
Name: Music Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151013 09:40:47 Updated 20161109 11:51:32
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