Music

Assessment

AS Three units: Component 1 - Performing 30% (6-8 minutes of performance, consisting of a minimum of two pieces of music). Component 2 - Composing 30% (4 1/2 - 7 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Component 3 - Appraising 40% (a 1 1/2 hour written/listening exam, covering a set work, a set area of study, and responding to familiar and unfamiliar music). A Level (students may specialize as a performer or a composer - the percentage of the units reflects this). Three units: Component 1 - Performing Option A: 35% (10-12 mins of performance, consisting of a minimum of three pieces of music). Option B: 25% (6-8 mins of performance, consisting of a minimum of two pieces of music). Component 2 - Composing Option A: 25% (4 - 6 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Option B: 35% (8-10 minutes of composition, consisting of two pieces of music). Component 3 - Appraising 40% (a 1 1/2 hour written/listening exam, covering set works, two set areas of study, and responding to familiar and unfamiliar music).