Course information
Music
Charles Darwin School - Bromley
01959574043
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU
Course summary

The course involves the development in practical skills in terms of performance and composition, as well as developing an understanding of the development of different musical styles, and the ability to analyze this music by listening to familiar and unfamiliar music, and by the study of musical scores. Career Opportunities: Music Teaching; Music Administration; Professional Musician; Instrumental Tuition; Music Journalism; Orchestral Management; Music Librarian; Part Preparation; Music Composition and arrangements, and many more.

Entry requirements

At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects

How you'll be assessed

AS Three units: Component 1 - Performing 30% (6-8 minutes of performance, consisting of a minimum of two pieces of music). Component 2 - Composing 30% (4 1/2 - 7 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Component 3 - Appraising 40% (a 1 1/2 hour written/listening exam, covering a set work, a set area of study, and responding to familiar and unfamiliar music). A Level (students may specialize as a performer or a composer - the percentage of the units reflects this). Three units: Component 1 - Performing Option A: 35% (10-12 mins of performance, consisting of a minimum of three pieces of music). Option B: 25% (6-8 mins of performance, consisting of a minimum of two pieces of music). Component 2 - Composing Option A: 25% (4 - 6 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Option B: 35% (8-10 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Component 3 - Appraising 40% (a 1 1/2 hour written/listening exam, covering set works, two set areas of study, and responding to familiar and unfamiliar music).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBromley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressJail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU