Music

Course summary

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.