Course content: Component 1: Performing Component 2: Composing Component 3: Appraising (40%) Why choose this course? Anyone who: • Wishes to study Music at university. Wishes to pursue a career in music performance and creation and other related fields. • It is an academic subject which counts towards any university course. • Music can help students maintain good mental health during a time of high pressure. • Enjoys studying a subject that stimulates the creative mind and encourages critical analysis of a variety of musical styles. • Provides a range of transferable skills.
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (including both English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher. Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 ABRSM Theory.
Component 1: Performing coursework – a performance consisting of a minimum of either two/three pieces. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist and one as part of an ensemble. Performance standard required is Grade 6 in a reputable examination (ABRSM, Rock School, Trinity etc.) Component 2: Composing coursework – two/three compositions consisting of one that reflects the musical techniques/conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition, one that is in response to a brief set by Eduqas and one in response to an area of study (dependant on which option is selected). Students are able to specialise in either performing or composing with the following options: Option A – 35% Performing and 25% Composition or Option B – 35% Composing and 25% Performing. Component 3: Appraising (40%) – 2hr 15 minute written/listening examination. The paper will be based on three areas of study, including 4 set works. Styles of questions include: listening questions using skeleton scores, dictation and extended response through longer essay questions. Total: 100 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | The Ride, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, TW8 9LB |
Course content: Component 1: Performing Component 2: Composing Component 3: Appraising (40%) Why choose this course? Anyone who: • Wishes to study Music at university. Wishes to pursue a career in music performance and creation and other related fields. • It is an academic subject which counts towards any university course. • Music can help students maintain good mental health during a time of high pressure. • Enjoys studying a subject that stimulates the creative mind and encourages critical analysis of a variety of musical styles. • Provides a range of transferable skills.
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (including both English and Mathematics) at Grade 4 or higher. Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 ABRSM Theory.
Component 1: Performing coursework – a performance consisting of a minimum of either two/three pieces. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist and one as part of an ensemble. Performance standard required is Grade 6 in a reputable examination (ABRSM, Rock School, Trinity etc.) Component 2: Composing coursework – two/three compositions consisting of one that reflects the musical techniques/conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition, one that is in response to a brief set by Eduqas and one in response to an area of study (dependant on which option is selected). Students are able to specialise in either performing or composing with the following options: Option A – 35% Performing and 25% Composition or Option B – 35% Composing and 25% Performing. Component 3: Appraising (40%) – 2hr 15 minute written/listening examination. The paper will be based on three areas of study, including 4 set works. Styles of questions include: listening questions using skeleton scores, dictation and extended response through longer essay questions. Total: 100 marks.