GCSE Music

Assessment

You will be assessed by: a) one solo performance and one group performance recorded during the final year of the course. You may choose to perform on any instrument/voice and in any style (30%) b) two compositions: one of which is a free choice and may be completed at any stage during the course; the other must be completed during year 11 to a brief set by the Exam Board (30%) c) a 90-minute listening exam (40%) based on set works which include pieces by Bach and Beethoven, songs from ‘Wicked’ and by Queen, extracts from the soundtrack to ‘Star Wars’ and fusion music.