“Music makes a kind of liquid link between the study of languages, literature and the other arts, history and the sciences – joining them together in the outer world of feelings and relationships and the inner world of the imagination.” Dr Robin Holloway (composer)
Name: Music AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification title: Music AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Level This may be used as a final qualification allowing candidates to broaden their studies and to defer decisions about specialism, or as the first half (50%) of an A Level qualification. The examination specification will be as follows: Unit 1: Influences on Music (1 hr 45 mins written/listening paper) 30% of total AS marks, 15% of total A Level marks Students study music from 2 areas of study (The Western Classical Tradition & 1 other chosen by teacher – usually songs from musicals) and a set work. The exam involves some listening questions and essays. Unit 2: Composing - creating musical ideas (externally assessed coursework) 30% of total AS marks, 15% of total A Level marks A choice of 3 options: compositional techniques exercises completed in class time, free choice composition or an arrangement. 20 hours maximum spent on one of these under supervised conditions in class. Unit 3: Performing – interpreting musical ideas (internally assessed) 40% of total AS marks, 20% of total A Level marks Traditionally a strength of our students - 2 performances (5-8 mins. each) recorded in exam conditions. Any 2 of: solo instrument, second instrument, solo voice, ensemble performance, sequenced performance (ICT-based) or multi-track recording (ICT-based). A2 level In addition to the above candidates will complete the following: Unit 4: Music in Context (2 hrs 15 mins written/listening paper) 20% of total A Level marks Students explore music from 2 areas of study (The Western Classical Tradition & 1 other chosen by teacher focusing on music in the 20th Century – usually Jazz) and a set work. The exam involves some listening questions and essays. Unit 5: Developing Musical Ideas (externally assessed coursework) 15% of total A Level marks A choice of 3 options: compositional techniques exercises completed in class time, free composition / pastiche or arrangement. 20 hours maximum spent on one of these under supervised conditions in class. Unit 6: A Musical Performance (externally assessed) 15% of total A Level marks The student performs a programme of 10-15 minutes of music including 2 or more contrasting performances chosen from: solo acoustic performance, technology-based performance or a mixture of the two. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151118 10:58:31 Updated 20151118 11:00:19
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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
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