The course is split into three parts: 1. Performing (25% or 35%) Weekly lessons with a professional musician in your instrument or voice Regular performance opportunities in various venues A 6-12 minute recital (depending on weighting) ABRSM grade 6 or above Solo or ensemble One piece must link with an area of study (see Listening) Moderated by a visiting examiner in a recital 2. Composing (25% or 35%) Two Compositions with a combined length of 4-8 minutes (depending on weighting) One-to-one composition weekly composition lessons with a specialist composition teacher Focus on developing composition techniques Training in the use of different pieces of composition software Portfolio externally assessed by an external examiner 3. Listening (40%) Compulsory unit: • The Western Classical Tradition Choose one of: • Rock and Pop • Musical Theatre • Jazz Choose one of: • Into the Twentieth Century • Into the Twenty-First Century One 2 hour, 15 minute exam at the end of year 13.