Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks 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 music technology. Students must deliver a substantial performance. Students on the course are eligible for an individual instrumental or vocal tuition free of charge. These lessons are paid for by Leventhorpe. Candidates will be expected to perform in Leventhorpe’s concert programme. Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition) Students must learn how to develop musical ideas and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief and the other a free composition.
Grade 6 GCSE Music
Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition)
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY |
Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks 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 music technology. Students must deliver a substantial performance. Students on the course are eligible for an individual instrumental or vocal tuition free of charge. These lessons are paid for by Leventhorpe. Candidates will be expected to perform in Leventhorpe’s concert programme. Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition) Students must learn how to develop musical ideas and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief and the other a free composition.
Grade 6 GCSE Music
Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition)