A Level Music tends to be studied by pupils with a passion for the subject. Some take the subject to further enhance their own musical interests, though many go on either to read Music at university, or study performing at a conservatoire. All are welcome! Whilst it is not essential to have studied GCSE Music, it is becoming increasingly useful. Of far more importance is that all pupils taking this subject should be committed to it, and be committed to the school music making programme. COMPONENT 1 - Weighting 30% Performing A public solo and/or ensemble performance lasting a minimum of 8 minutes. Performances should be of at least grade 7/8 standard. COMPONENT 2 - Weighting 30% Composition Composition 1: Composition to a brief (Bach Harmony) Composition 2: Free Composition or composition to a brief The compositions should last a minimum of six minutes. COMPONENT 3 - Weighting 40% Appraising - One written paper of 2 hours 10 minutes. Two sections A and B Section A: Areas of study and dictation - Three questions related to the set works One short melody/rhythm completion exercise Section B: Extended response Two essay questions Essay one asks pupils to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract. Essay two gives the choice of four questions based on the musical elements of one set work. The course content is split between the disciplines of listening, performing and composing. There is a slightly greater emphasis on the appraising component. The performing component requires pupils to perform regularly throughout the course. It is, therefore, necessary that pupils opting for A Level Music at TWGGS are of at least grade 6 standard on their instrument/voice. It is also expected that pupils will be prepared to join in wholeheartedly with all of the extra-curricular activities offered by the department. The composing component takes on board the skills of composition acquired at GCSE and further develops them with more detailed and technical study. Pupils will learn how to compose in specific idioms and specifically to write harmony in four parts. They will also complete a free composition or a composition to a given brief. The listening component also builds on GCSE work. Pupils will develop a firm understanding of the styles and conventions of not only the different periods of classical music but in wider fields of music from popular, jazz and film. A detailed study of set works provides a focus for this.
Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in Music GCSE At least a Grade 5 in your instrument or voice
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
A Level Music tends to be studied by pupils with a passion for the subject. Some take the subject to further enhance their own musical interests, though many go on either to read Music at university, or study performing at a conservatoire. All are welcome! Whilst it is not essential to have studied GCSE Music, it is becoming increasingly useful. Of far more importance is that all pupils taking this subject should be committed to it, and be committed to the school music making programme. COMPONENT 1 - Weighting 30% Performing A public solo and/or ensemble performance lasting a minimum of 8 minutes. Performances should be of at least grade 7/8 standard. COMPONENT 2 - Weighting 30% Composition Composition 1: Composition to a brief (Bach Harmony) Composition 2: Free Composition or composition to a brief The compositions should last a minimum of six minutes. COMPONENT 3 - Weighting 40% Appraising - One written paper of 2 hours 10 minutes. Two sections A and B Section A: Areas of study and dictation - Three questions related to the set works One short melody/rhythm completion exercise Section B: Extended response Two essay questions Essay one asks pupils to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract. Essay two gives the choice of four questions based on the musical elements of one set work. The course content is split between the disciplines of listening, performing and composing. There is a slightly greater emphasis on the appraising component. The performing component requires pupils to perform regularly throughout the course. It is, therefore, necessary that pupils opting for A Level Music at TWGGS are of at least grade 6 standard on their instrument/voice. It is also expected that pupils will be prepared to join in wholeheartedly with all of the extra-curricular activities offered by the department. The composing component takes on board the skills of composition acquired at GCSE and further develops them with more detailed and technical study. Pupils will learn how to compose in specific idioms and specifically to write harmony in four parts. They will also complete a free composition or a composition to a given brief. The listening component also builds on GCSE work. Pupils will develop a firm understanding of the styles and conventions of not only the different periods of classical music but in wider fields of music from popular, jazz and film. A detailed study of set works provides a focus for this.
Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in Music GCSE At least a Grade 5 in your instrument or voice
