Music
Maiden Erlegh School - Wokingham
01189262467
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS
Course summary

Unit 1 Performing - either solo and/or ensemble. Unit 2 - Composing. Unit 3 - Appraising. Across the two years, students will study six different areas of study each containing three set works. They will analyse each of the pieces and listen to a variety of pieces related to the set works. Areas of study: 1. Vocal music. 2. Instrumental music. 3. Music for film. 4. Popular music and jazz. 5. Fusions. 6. New directions.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, a grade 5 in Music and Grade 5 in musical instrument.

How you'll be assessed

Performing (either solo and/or ensemble) (30%) Composing (30%) Appraising (40%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWokingham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSilverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS