Music

Assessment

The course follows the Edexcel A-Level Music specification and is divided into three key areas: · Performance (30%) – Students perform on their main instrument, presenting a balanced programme of contrasting repertoire. · Composition (30%) – Students compose original music and stylistic compositions, developing techniques such as Bach chorales, harmony, arrangement and remix. · Appraising (40%) – Students study a wide range of set works, analysing structure, harmony, melody, texture and instrumentation, and placing music in its wider historical and cultural context.