Music

Course summary

The Eduqas A level in Music offers a broad and coherent course of study that encourages learners to: • Develop performing skills to demonstrate an understanding of musical elements, style, sense of continuity, interpretation, and expression. • Develop composing skills to demonstrate the manipulation of musical ideas and the use of musical devices and conventions. • Recognise the interdependence of musical knowledge, understanding, and skills, and make links between performing, composing, and appraising, underpinned by attentive listening. • Develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of instruments and styles, and of relevant approaches to both performing and composing. • Appraise contrasting genres, styles, and traditions of music, and develop an understanding of musical contexts and a coherent awareness of musical chronology. • Reflect critically and make personal judgments on their own and others’ music. • Engage with, and extend the appreciation of, the diverse heritage of music to promote personal, social, intellectual, and cultural development. Why study this subject at A-Level? This course allows you to demonstrate your commitment to and enjoyment of music. You will need the ability to work independently and to a deadline. A-level music is also a recognized A-Level for almost every degree course (including Medicine, Law, and Oxbridge degrees). Summary of the course • Performing—In conjunction with instrumental teachers • Composition • Year 12: Term 1—Harmony; Term 2—Composition tasks; Term 3—Free composition. Year 13: Free composition and composition to a brief set by the exam board. • Listening/Appraisal • Western Classical Tradition: The Symphony 1750-1900 • Jazz: 1920-1960 (Ragtime, Dixieland, Early Jazz, Big Band (inc. Swing), Be-Bop, Cool Jazz) • Into the Twentieth Century: 1895-1935 (Impressionism, Expressionism (inc. Serialism), Neo-Classicism)