Music

Assessment

The A Level course is assessed through three components: Performing (30%) – A solo performance lasting at least 8 minutes on your main instrument assessed by a recording marked externally Composing (30%) – Two compositions, one set to a brief set by the board or a self-written brief, and another composition to assess compositional techniques including a choice of arranging music, harmonising chorales or remixing a sample Appraising (40%) – Written examination. A detailed study of music from the last 400 years through six different areas of music.