Music
Course summary
Music A Level develops the three key skills of performance, composition and listening. There is a three unit assessment structure. A Level Music (2 year course) - Component 1: Performing Music (30% of the qualification). A recorded performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital, lasting for a minimum of eight minutes. The minimum expected standard of difficulty for music performed is Grade 7, with extra credit available for pieces of a higher difficulty. - Component 2 – Composing (30% of the qualification). Total of two coursework compositions, one to a brief set by Pearson and one either free composition or also to a brief. ● One composition must be from either a list of briefs related to the areas of study, or a free composition, carrying 40 marks for this component. This composition must be at least 4 minutes in duration. ● The second must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique, carrying 20 marks for this component. This composition must be at least 2 minutes in duration, unless the brief specifies a longer minimum duration. ● Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes. - Component 3 – Appraising ‐ (40% of the qualification): This is assessed through a two hour examination.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 7.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
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Assessment
Component 1 – 8 minute recording at Grade 7 standard (30%) Component 2 – Total of two coursework compositions, one to a brief set by Pearson and one either free composition. 30%) Component 3 – written examination (40%)
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