Music is all around us in so many different forms, and A Level Music offers the chance to develop a greater understanding of how it has influenced society throughout the ages. Music is mathematical – it is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions which must be done instantaneously. Music is a world of language – most of the terms are in Italian, German or French and the semantics of music is a complete and universal language. Music is history – it reflects the environment and times of its creation, taking on the emotion of a nation, region or a people. Music is art – it is the only art form we can hear as people hundreds of years ago had. Unlike paint, whose image is always there once created, music is perpetually “repainted” each time it is performed. A Level Music is the chance to develop understanding of how music has transformed over time and to foster a deeper appreciation of different styles and genres.
- GCSE Music Grade 5 or ABRSM Grade 5 in an instrument and Music Theory grade 5 - The student must have attained the minimum GCSE Points Score of 38 points from his or her best eight GCSE results, with at least Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Maths for Advanced Level entry.
Component 1 – Performing Music: This unit presents the opportunity to perform one or more pieces in the form of a recital. The piece(s) can be in any chosen style and can be presented as a soloist or part of an ensemble. The recital should be a minimum of 8 minutes. This is worth 30% of the total A grade. Component 2 – Composing Music: This unit focuses on the further development of compositional skills leading to the creation of two compositions, one to a brief OR a free composition, and the other from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique. The total time for both compositions must be a minimum of 6 minutes. This is worth 30% of the total A grade. Component 3 – Appraising: This unit focuses on listening to music, familiar and unfamiliar, and understanding how it works, set pieces from the areas of study and extended response. This is assessed through a two hour listening paper, set and marked by Edexcel, at the end of the year and is worth 40% of the total A grade.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
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Music is all around us in so many different forms, and A Level Music offers the chance to develop a greater understanding of how it has influenced society throughout the ages. Music is mathematical – it is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions which must be done instantaneously. Music is a world of language – most of the terms are in Italian, German or French and the semantics of music is a complete and universal language. Music is history – it reflects the environment and times of its creation, taking on the emotion of a nation, region or a people. Music is art – it is the only art form we can hear as people hundreds of years ago had. Unlike paint, whose image is always there once created, music is perpetually “repainted” each time it is performed. A Level Music is the chance to develop understanding of how music has transformed over time and to foster a deeper appreciation of different styles and genres.
- GCSE Music Grade 5 or ABRSM Grade 5 in an instrument and Music Theory grade 5 - The student must have attained the minimum GCSE Points Score of 38 points from his or her best eight GCSE results, with at least Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Maths for Advanced Level entry.
Component 1 – Performing Music: This unit presents the opportunity to perform one or more pieces in the form of a recital. The piece(s) can be in any chosen style and can be presented as a soloist or part of an ensemble. The recital should be a minimum of 8 minutes. This is worth 30% of the total A grade. Component 2 – Composing Music: This unit focuses on the further development of compositional skills leading to the creation of two compositions, one to a brief OR a free composition, and the other from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique. The total time for both compositions must be a minimum of 6 minutes. This is worth 30% of the total A grade. Component 3 – Appraising: This unit focuses on listening to music, familiar and unfamiliar, and understanding how it works, set pieces from the areas of study and extended response. This is assessed through a two hour listening paper, set and marked by Edexcel, at the end of the year and is worth 40% of the total A grade.