Music

Course summary

The WJEC Eduqas A level in Music offers a broad and coherent course of study which encourages learners to: • engage actively in the process of music study • develop performing skills to demonstrate an understanding of musical elements, style, sense of continuity, interpretation and expression • develop composing skills to demonstrate the manipulation of musical ideas and the use of musical devices and conventions • recognise the interdependence of musical knowledge, understanding and skills, and make links between the integrated activities of performing, composing and appraising underpinned by attentive listening • broaden musical experience and interests, develop imagination and foster creativity • develop and extend the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to communicate effectively as musicians • develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of instruments and styles, and of relevant approaches to both performing and composing • develop awareness of music technologies and their use in the creation and presentation of music • appraise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music, and develop understanding of musical contexts and a coherent awareness of musical chronology • develop as effective, independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds • reflect critically and make personal judgements on their own and others’ music • engage with, and extend appreciation of, the diverse heritage of music in order to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development.