Music

Course summary

listening in a way which emphasises their interdependence. Students perform a ‘live’ recital on their main instrument, compose two pieces and learn about a variety of musical genres through the study of set works. Students may perform on any instrument and in any musical styles and are encouraged to learn to play a wide range of music from folk, popular and classical tradition, to jazz and non-western genres. THE FUTURE: Studying A Level Music will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in the musical world, including Professional Performing, Teaching, Music recording and Composing. It is also highly regarded by universities. YEAR 12: • Performing – recital • Composing – one composition • Appraising – written/listening assessment YEAR 13: • Performing – recital (35% of the total marks) • Composing – 1 free composition, 1 composition to a brief (25% of the total marks) • Appraising – written/listening assessment (40% of the total marks)