Appraising music (40%) The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Area of study 1: Western classical tradition 1650–1910 (compulsory) For the purpose of this specification western classical tradition is defined as art music of (or growing out of) the European tradition, normally notated, and normally intended for public performance. There are two strands of music represented which cover two key genres: Baroque: the solo concerto Classical: the operas of Mozart Area of study 2: Pop music. For the purpose of this specification, pop music is defined as popular mainstream music derived from and including a number of musical genres including rock, funk and R&B from 1960 to the present. Performance (35%). Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: • Instrumental/vocal: as a soloist, and/or as part of an ensemble • Production via technology. • Students must perform for a minimum of ten minutes. Students must be able to interpret relevant musical elements specified in subject content, using resources (eg microphones) and techniques (eg pizzicato) as appropriate, to communicate musical ideas with technical and expressive control. Through their performance students must also demonstrate understanding of context, including the chosen style or genre of the music being performed and the composer’s purpose and intention. Composition (25%). Students must learn how to develop musical ideas, including extending and manipulating musical ideas, and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief (composition 1) and the other a free composition (composition 2). The combined duration of the compositions must be a minimum of four and a half minutes. Compositions must demonstrate technical control in the use of appropriate musical elements and how they are combined to make sense as a whole. Students must be able to compose music in one or both of the following formats: Instrumental/vocal: produce notated score, written accounts and/or lead sheet by traditional means or by using music software as appropriate Production: generated entirely digitally, by using music software, without notated score but with accompanying annotation. Students must be able to make creative use of the musical elements appropriate to their chosen style or genre of music.
5 or above at GCSE Music. You must also be a highly competent performer on an instrument (or as a singer) and have an interest in creating and composing your own music. You must also have an understanding of music theory and you must be able to read music. This is not just a ‘classical’ music course - musicians from any genre are welcome.
40% Written Exam, 25% Composition and 35% Performance
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Clissold Road, London, N16 9EX |
Appraising music (40%) The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Area of study 1: Western classical tradition 1650–1910 (compulsory) For the purpose of this specification western classical tradition is defined as art music of (or growing out of) the European tradition, normally notated, and normally intended for public performance. There are two strands of music represented which cover two key genres: Baroque: the solo concerto Classical: the operas of Mozart Area of study 2: Pop music. For the purpose of this specification, pop music is defined as popular mainstream music derived from and including a number of musical genres including rock, funk and R&B from 1960 to the present. Performance (35%). Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: • Instrumental/vocal: as a soloist, and/or as part of an ensemble • Production via technology. • Students must perform for a minimum of ten minutes. Students must be able to interpret relevant musical elements specified in subject content, using resources (eg microphones) and techniques (eg pizzicato) as appropriate, to communicate musical ideas with technical and expressive control. Through their performance students must also demonstrate understanding of context, including the chosen style or genre of the music being performed and the composer’s purpose and intention. Composition (25%). Students must learn how to develop musical ideas, including extending and manipulating musical ideas, and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief (composition 1) and the other a free composition (composition 2). The combined duration of the compositions must be a minimum of four and a half minutes. Compositions must demonstrate technical control in the use of appropriate musical elements and how they are combined to make sense as a whole. Students must be able to compose music in one or both of the following formats: Instrumental/vocal: produce notated score, written accounts and/or lead sheet by traditional means or by using music software as appropriate Production: generated entirely digitally, by using music software, without notated score but with accompanying annotation. Students must be able to make creative use of the musical elements appropriate to their chosen style or genre of music.
5 or above at GCSE Music. You must also be a highly competent performer on an instrument (or as a singer) and have an interest in creating and composing your own music. You must also have an understanding of music theory and you must be able to read music. This is not just a ‘classical’ music course - musicians from any genre are welcome.
40% Written Exam, 25% Composition and 35% Performance
