Music

Assessment

Component 1: Appraising Music (40% of A Level marks (120 marks) Assessment - Exam paper with listening and written questions using excerpts of music. Questions are based on a variety of set works chosen from various styles and genres of music which include Western Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, and Pop/Rock. - Section A: Listening (56 marks) - Section B: Analysis (34 marks) - Section C: Essay (30 marks) Component 2: Performance (35% of A Level marks (50 marks) Assessment -Solo and/or ensemble performing as an instrumentalist, vocalist, and/or music production (via technology). Requirement - A minimum of ten minutes of performance in total is required.