Music

Course summary

WHY SHOULD I STUDY A LEVEL MUSIC? This is a course for anyone enthusiastic about improving their practical music skills, learning about music from different periods, and expressing themselves through music. The course involves performance, composition, and a listening examination. Students will be allowed to participate in a range of ensemble practical work, alongside free instrumental or vocal tuition. The course involves practical use of instruments and voices and students are allowed to listen to a wide range of music. Students will also be able to choose several options to suit their strengths and full support is given to teach skills and develop a range of interests in music. Music Technology is used to assist in the learning process, especially in the compositional tasks, where students will learn how to use the software notation program: Sibelius. The Music department also runs Theory of Music classes for Grades 5-8 Theory of Music. A LEVEL COURSE CONTENT Component 1: Performing 30% Performing as a soloist and/or in ensembles; any instrument or voice is acceptable as part of an 8 - 8-minute assessed performance. Component 2: Composing 30% Total of two compositions with a combined length of a minimum of 6 minutes. The compositions will be written either to a chosen brief or as a free composition, in addition to completing a Bach Chorale exercise Component 3: Appraising 40% One written paper of 2 hours. One audio CD containing extracts to accompany questions on the paper will be provided per student.