Music

Assessment

Option A: - Performance 35% - Composition 25% - A performance lasting between 10-12 mins of around Grade 6 together with 2 compositions lasting between 4 - 6 mins. Option B: - Composition 35% - Performance 25% - A performance lasting between 6-8 mins and 3 compositions lasting between 8-10 mins Listening & Appraising - 40% (A 90 minute examination in June) There are two main areas of study: • The Symphony 1750-1900 • Rock and Pop 1960-1990 - There is a mix of listening and essay questions - some will test your general musicianship with questions on unfamiliar works.