Music
Course summary
The Eduqas A Level in Music offers a broad and coherent course of study which encourages you to develop performing, composing and appraising skills. As an A Level music student you will extend your knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to communicate effectively as a musician. You will be given the option to specialise in either performance or composition. During the course you will develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of instruments, styles and approaches to both performing and composing including the use of music technology used in the creation and presentation of music. The Eduqas specification is designed to designed to offer contrast and breadth as well as depth of study. Learners will engage with both classical and popular music. We will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire, which is important in developing knowledge and understanding of musical elements and language context. We will also use the musical language of this period to compose one piece of music to a brief. Learners will also choose one area to study from Pop and Rock, Musical Theatre and Jazz and one further area of study exploring the musical language and styles from either the early twentieth century or the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It is reasonable to assume that many learners will have achieved qualification equivalent to level 2 at KS4. The specification builds on the knowledge, and understanding and skills established studying GSCE music. You will also need to be able to competently perform on an instrument or voice to the equivalent of grade 4 (ABRSM style exams) and have some knowledge of reading notation.
Entry Requirements
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Level 2 in music (GCSE or equivalent), Grad 4 standard on an instrument.
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Assessment
Performing Music (35%) : You will perform 10 - 12 minutes of music to an examiner. Composing Music (25%): You will compose 2 pieces of music lasting 4 - 6 minutes in total. One must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by WJEC. Appraising Music (40%) : A written examination lasting approximately 2 hours 15 minutes progression routes.
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