Music

Assessment

1st Year: Performing (9MU01) 30% of A Level – MARCH – Externally assessed recording Perform a recital lasting at least 8 minutes, consisting of one or more pieces. This can be accompanied by piano or backing track. Composing (9MU02) 30% of A Level –APRIL – Externally assessed coursework Produce two compositions totaling 6 mins – one free composition last 4½ mins in a style related to the set works and one Bach chorale completion set by Pearson. You will have to produce a score and recording. Appraising Exam (9MU03) 40% of A Level – June – 2hour written exam Study a series of prescribed works from six Areas of Study – each with three set works. A two-hour written exam based on the prescribed works involving a combination of listening, notating, short answer and two longer essay questions.