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 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.