Music

Assessment

Performing (live recital, external examiner visits the school) • 25% Option: 6-8min live recital, minimum 2 pieces. • 35% Option: 10-12 minute live recital, minimum 3 pieces. Composing (sent away to be assessed) • 25% option: 4-6mins of composition. One composition to a brief set by the exam board, one ’free’ composition. • 35% Option: 8-10mins of composition. One composition to a brief set by the exam board, one ‘free’ composition, one composition relating to another area of study. Listening/Appraising 40% • Written/listening exam taken at the end of Year 13.