The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: ● actively engage in the process of music study ● develop performing skills to demonstrate an understanding of musical elements, style, sense of continuity, interpretation and expression ● develop composing skills to demonstrate the manipulation of musical ideas and the use of musical devices and conventions ● recognise the interdependence of musical knowledge, understanding and skills, and make links between the integrated activities of performing, composing and appraising underpinned by attentive listening ● broaden musical experience and interests, develop imagination and foster creativity ● develop and extend the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to communicate effectively as musicians ● develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of instruments and styles, and of relevant approaches to both performing and composing ● develop awareness of music technologies and their use in the creation and presentation of music ● appraise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music, and develop understanding of musical contexts and a coherent awareness of musical chronology ● develop as effective, independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds ● reflect critically and make personal judgements on their own and others’ music ● engage with, and extend appreciation of, the diverse heritage of music in order to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development.
Name: Music A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Music Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music is 100% externally assessed, and consists of one written paper and two non-examined assessment components. Students must submit their non-examined assessment (NEA) and complete the exam in May/June in the year of certification. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161003 12:10:36 Updated 20161003 12:11:17
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