What’s different? A-Level Music is a progression from GCSE Music and offers a unique balance of skills as it is both academic and practical with two coursework components. It offers a personalised learning experience for each student with highly enjoyable and diverse topics. NS & Careers: Music A-Level is a highly regarded, academic A-Level. Students with A-Level are well placed when applying for top universities. Career opportunities are varied and exciting. Enrichment opportunities: Students will be taken to various concerts and performances and encouraged to perform in the Music Departments wide range of extra curricular ensembles. They will also be encouraged to take a leading role in organising and performing in concerts and other public performances. This specification is divided into three components. Learners must choose either Option A in Components 1 and 2, or Option B in Components 1 and 2.
> Level 7+ at GCSE. If students have not taken GCSE Music they will need to apply through audition on their first instrument and have an interview with Miss Neville to check suitability for the course. > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
Component 1: Performing Non exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Option A: (35%) A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces. At least one of the pieces should be as a soloist. The other pieces may be as a soloist, or as part of an ensemble, or a combination of both. Total performance duration: 10–12minutes Option B: (25%) A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces, either as a soloist, or as part of an ensemble, or a combination of both. Total performance duration: 6–8 minutes Component 2: Composing Option A: (25%) Two compositions: One must reflect the musical techniques and conventions of the Western Classical Tradition, and be in response to a brief set by WJEC Eduqas. The second composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 4 – 6 minutes Option B: (35%) Three compositions: One must reflect the musical techniques and conventions of the Western Classical Tradition, and be in response to a brief set by WJEC Eduqas. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of a different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition) The third composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 8 – 10 minutes Component 3: The Appraising Exam (40%) Year 12 The work will be assessed as one written examination which will last approximately 2 hour 15 minutes (depending on length of musical extracts). There are three areas of study to be covered in this examination. These are: > Area of study A – COMPULSORY The Western Classical Tradition, The Development of the Symphony (1750-1900). > Set Works: • Haydn – Symphony No.104 in D major ‘London’ > Area of study D – Jazz (1920-1960) Year 13 > Area of study A – COMPULSORY The Western Classical Tradition, The Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) (continued) > Mendelssohn – Symphony No.4 in A major ‘Italian’ > Area of study E – Into the 20th century Each with set works: • Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, Movement II by Poulenc • Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages by Debussy
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU |
What’s different? A-Level Music is a progression from GCSE Music and offers a unique balance of skills as it is both academic and practical with two coursework components. It offers a personalised learning experience for each student with highly enjoyable and diverse topics. NS & Careers: Music A-Level is a highly regarded, academic A-Level. Students with A-Level are well placed when applying for top universities. Career opportunities are varied and exciting. Enrichment opportunities: Students will be taken to various concerts and performances and encouraged to perform in the Music Departments wide range of extra curricular ensembles. They will also be encouraged to take a leading role in organising and performing in concerts and other public performances. This specification is divided into three components. Learners must choose either Option A in Components 1 and 2, or Option B in Components 1 and 2.
> Level 7+ at GCSE. If students have not taken GCSE Music they will need to apply through audition on their first instrument and have an interview with Miss Neville to check suitability for the course. > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
Component 1: Performing Non exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Option A: (35%) A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces. At least one of the pieces should be as a soloist. The other pieces may be as a soloist, or as part of an ensemble, or a combination of both. Total performance duration: 10–12minutes Option B: (25%) A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces, either as a soloist, or as part of an ensemble, or a combination of both. Total performance duration: 6–8 minutes Component 2: Composing Option A: (25%) Two compositions: One must reflect the musical techniques and conventions of the Western Classical Tradition, and be in response to a brief set by WJEC Eduqas. The second composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 4 – 6 minutes Option B: (35%) Three compositions: One must reflect the musical techniques and conventions of the Western Classical Tradition, and be in response to a brief set by WJEC Eduqas. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of a different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition) The third composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 8 – 10 minutes Component 3: The Appraising Exam (40%) Year 12 The work will be assessed as one written examination which will last approximately 2 hour 15 minutes (depending on length of musical extracts). There are three areas of study to be covered in this examination. These are: > Area of study A – COMPULSORY The Western Classical Tradition, The Development of the Symphony (1750-1900). > Set Works: • Haydn – Symphony No.104 in D major ‘London’ > Area of study D – Jazz (1920-1960) Year 13 > Area of study A – COMPULSORY The Western Classical Tradition, The Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) (continued) > Mendelssohn – Symphony No.4 in A major ‘Italian’ > Area of study E – Into the 20th century Each with set works: • Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, Movement II by Poulenc • Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages by Debussy
