Music

Assessment

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.