Music

Assessment

The three key components of performing, composing and appraising have been retained in this new syllabus. Performing is worth 25-35% at A level. Students have to perform for a minimum of 6-10 minutes (depending on the weighting) at A level. Composing is worth 25-35% at A level. Students must compose at least two or three pieces for A level (depending on the weighting). One must be in response to a brief set by the awarding organisation and the minimum time of 4-8 minutes at A level (depending on the weighting). Appraising is worth 40% and content has been given in terms of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Students must study at least three Areas of Study at A level, one based in Western Classical Music (WCM) composed between 1650 and 1910, and one that is not based in WCM.