The subject content for A Level Music is divided into three components. Each unit is a natural progression from those of AS music. If a student chooses to take A Level music, assessments take place over two years; students are not assessed at the end of the first year. 1. Performance. Students are required to perform a programme of at least 8 minutes in length. It can be a solo and/or ensemble programme. Grade 7 ABRSM/Rock Shool/Trinity/London College performance exam pieces are the standard required for A Level music students. This unit is worth 30% of A Level music. 2. Composition. Students are required to write two compositions totalling 6 minutes in length. The first composition is either a free composition or a composition in response to a brief. The second composition is a short pastiche technical study in the style of a Bach Chorale. This unit is worth 30% of A Level music. 3. Appraising. This unit is assessed by an externally set written exam which is worth 40% of A Level music. Students will study the same set pieces as the AS course with an additional set piece in each of the areas of study. As with the AS exam, students will be required to answer questions on set pieces as well as respond to pieces that are related to the set pieces but have not been formally studied in class. The AS qualification is a stand-alone qualification. Marks awarded at AS cannot be carried forward to the A level. However, some of the content covered as part of the AS course will be part of the A Level and can be repeated and/or re-used for the three units in the second year should a student decide to continue after AS.
Name: GCE ADV Music Qualification title: GCE A Level in Music Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160926 13:38:38 Updated 20160926 13:38:38
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Longbenton High School
Foundation School
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Hailsham Avenue Town: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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