For many students taking Music as one of their AS levels is an obvious choice: they usually have invested many years learning an instrument, listening to music and studying the subject. However, it should also be remembered that whatever future area of study, or career the student intends to pursue, studying music is evidence of creativity and discipline and therefore is highly respected by university entrance panels and employers.This course is for students who have an active interest in performing music - and are also interested in other aspects of music: composing music, listening to and analysing music, and studying the history of music from a range of periods and styles. The course is designed for students who have a background in classical music; however, other styles, including jazz, are studied on the course.You will study music from 3 perspectives: performing, composing & listening/analysing:In the 1st year you will complete three units:Performance - you will have instrumental lessons, accompaniment sessions, and performance coaching and workshops that lead to a recital on your 1st study instrument (or voice) plus a 2nd shorter recital on a 2nd instrument.Composition - you will complete an original composition (normally performed and recorded by a professional instrumental ensemble) plus a portfolio of composition exercises. These are normally done using Sibelius software on Apple Mac computers.Listening & Analysing - this is an introduction to the historical study of music. You will look at 2 styles of music: the Classical/Early Romantic period and Jazz of the Twentieth Century. Within each period there will be a number of ‘set works' which you will study in detail. You will also study the historical context of these pieces. Skills developed in this unit are listening, analysing and writing about music.In the 2nd year you will complete a further 3 units:Performance - this again involves a recital on your first study instrument or voice. (The re
Name: AS/A Level Music Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Music Qualification type: Assessment The assessment of units is the same for both AS and A2 qualifications:Performance work is assessed in a practical exam during the second term.Composition work is a coursework submission.Historical Study (listening & analysing) is assessed by a written exam in May/June. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160811 11:55:13 Updated 20160811 11:55:13
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Title: GCE AS Level in Music Qualification: GCE AS Level in Music Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing