The course involves performing, composing, listening and analyzing. You will improve your skills in performing, and composing in different styles and have access to Sibelius, Reason and Cubase software for composition work. In addition to this, you will analyze and listen to a wide variety of music to develop a more informed appreciation of how and why it was written and performed. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the history of classical and popular music. The course caters for musicians with different musical backgrounds and interests: • For the performance unit you can choose to play either solo or ensemble pieces in any style. • For the composition unit the exam board issues different briefs you can choose from which will be very broad and will allow for both classical and popular style pieces for instruments and/or voices. You also have a free composition choice. • For the listening and analysis unit you also have to study a wide range of music covering both classical and popular.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 5 in GCSE music. The ability to play a musical instrument or sing to at least Grade 5 standard.
The assessment for this unit consists of: • One written paper of 2 hours. • One audio CD with the extracts to accompany questions on the paper will be provided per student. • This paper comprises two sections: A and B: Section A: Areas of study and dictation (50 marks) – Three questions related to the set works (audio and skeleton score provided). – One short melody/rhythm completion exercise. Section B: Extended response – Two essay questions – essay one (20 marks) and essay two (30 marks) – Essay one asks students to draw links from their study of these works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract. – Essay two gives a choice of three questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, context, and language of one set work. Each option will be from a different area of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
The course involves performing, composing, listening and analyzing. You will improve your skills in performing, and composing in different styles and have access to Sibelius, Reason and Cubase software for composition work. In addition to this, you will analyze and listen to a wide variety of music to develop a more informed appreciation of how and why it was written and performed. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the history of classical and popular music. The course caters for musicians with different musical backgrounds and interests: • For the performance unit you can choose to play either solo or ensemble pieces in any style. • For the composition unit the exam board issues different briefs you can choose from which will be very broad and will allow for both classical and popular style pieces for instruments and/or voices. You also have a free composition choice. • For the listening and analysis unit you also have to study a wide range of music covering both classical and popular.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 5 in GCSE music. The ability to play a musical instrument or sing to at least Grade 5 standard.
The assessment for this unit consists of: • One written paper of 2 hours. • One audio CD with the extracts to accompany questions on the paper will be provided per student. • This paper comprises two sections: A and B: Section A: Areas of study and dictation (50 marks) – Three questions related to the set works (audio and skeleton score provided). – One short melody/rhythm completion exercise. Section B: Extended response – Two essay questions – essay one (20 marks) and essay two (30 marks) – Essay one asks students to draw links from their study of these works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract. – Essay two gives a choice of three questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, context, and language of one set work. Each option will be from a different area of study.