Music

Assessment

• Unit 1: Performing: Students will need to record a recital of at least 8 minutes. • Unit 2: Composing: Students need to submit two compositions, one free composition and one based on a technical study. • Unit 3: Musical Understanding: There are 6 Areas of Study: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions, and New Directions. Students study works by 13 composers (spread across the 6 areas of study) to prepare for the final exam. Students will have to answer essay questions on these set-works and also answer listening questions based on these works and other related works. Unit 3 is assessed through an end of year exam. The performing and composing units are both assessed by an external examiner.