his music course offers students the opportunity to study a broad range of topics as part of the units of work. During the two years students complete 4 units, 3 of which are mandatory, one student choice. The course is equivalent to 1 A-Level, however the course allows for students to complete more coursework as part of their examination than the A-Level in Music and also allows those who are interested in Popular Music to study this. Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony: a unit in which students explore music theory and harmony in a practical way, resulting in students putting their knowledge into practice by completing two assignments including an understanding of harmony and orchestration. Unit 2: Professional Practice in the music Industry: this unit considers the professional practice in the music industry, learning about the music industry and music business in a rapidly changing sector. Students apply the knowledge they learn from the unit to a task set by Pearson, which they complete in school, in a set two-week window. Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance: this double weighted unit, allows students to develop performance skills in ensemble settings, and practice playing in a number of genres and styles. The unit is focused around developing performance and rehearsal skills as well as being able to interpret a range of genres and styles. Optional units- students select one of the following units: Unit 4: Solo Music Performance: students develop solo music performance skills on a chosen instrument. Unit 5: Composing Music: students develop compositional skills and use of technology in a range of styles. Unit 6: Music Performance Session Styles: students learn what it would be like to be a session musician.
Grade 5 in GCSE Music or L2M in BTEC Music, Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English. Students are required to perform with an instrument/voice to a good standard. The music department offers a wide range of extra-curricular groups and ensembles to get involved in at Key Stage 5. Within the faculty there is also the opportunity to get involved in whole school productions. Throughout the course, trips and visits may happen, more information will be given at the start of the course, for example, visiting a music venue or seeing a live performance.
The course is assessed through continuous coursework and two exams. With the nature of how the course is assessed, there is no final exam at the end of Year 13, but instead, students will complete one external exam each year in Year 12 (written exam) and in Year 13 (practical exam).
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB |
his music course offers students the opportunity to study a broad range of topics as part of the units of work. During the two years students complete 4 units, 3 of which are mandatory, one student choice. The course is equivalent to 1 A-Level, however the course allows for students to complete more coursework as part of their examination than the A-Level in Music and also allows those who are interested in Popular Music to study this. Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony: a unit in which students explore music theory and harmony in a practical way, resulting in students putting their knowledge into practice by completing two assignments including an understanding of harmony and orchestration. Unit 2: Professional Practice in the music Industry: this unit considers the professional practice in the music industry, learning about the music industry and music business in a rapidly changing sector. Students apply the knowledge they learn from the unit to a task set by Pearson, which they complete in school, in a set two-week window. Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance: this double weighted unit, allows students to develop performance skills in ensemble settings, and practice playing in a number of genres and styles. The unit is focused around developing performance and rehearsal skills as well as being able to interpret a range of genres and styles. Optional units- students select one of the following units: Unit 4: Solo Music Performance: students develop solo music performance skills on a chosen instrument. Unit 5: Composing Music: students develop compositional skills and use of technology in a range of styles. Unit 6: Music Performance Session Styles: students learn what it would be like to be a session musician.
Grade 5 in GCSE Music or L2M in BTEC Music, Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English. Students are required to perform with an instrument/voice to a good standard. The music department offers a wide range of extra-curricular groups and ensembles to get involved in at Key Stage 5. Within the faculty there is also the opportunity to get involved in whole school productions. Throughout the course, trips and visits may happen, more information will be given at the start of the course, for example, visiting a music venue or seeing a live performance.
The course is assessed through continuous coursework and two exams. With the nature of how the course is assessed, there is no final exam at the end of Year 13, but instead, students will complete one external exam each year in Year 12 (written exam) and in Year 13 (practical exam).