Music

Assessment

AS Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be to a set brief. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & writing exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Bach to the Beatles and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music. A2 Level: Unit 1: Performing (practical coursework – 30%) You will be required to perform a solo piece, an ensemble, an improvisation or using music technology. This will be recorded in school and marked externally. Unit 2: Composing (practical coursework – 30%) You will compose two compositions. One will be a ‘free’ composition in any style that you choose. The second composition will be focussed on compositional techniques which you will be taught throughout the year. Unit 3: Appraising (listening & written exam – 40%) You will learn to analyse music through studying 12 set works in the following areas of study: • Vocal music • Instrumental music • Music for film • Popular music and jazz • Fusions • New directions Composers range from Vaughan Williams to Punjabi MC and everything in between. During the exam you will complete listening questions, dictation exercises and short essays focused on the pieces you have studied and some unfamiliar music.