Music
Subject Team
Mrs U Robinson
KS3
GCSE
•Develop knowledge, understanding and appreciation of a range of different kinds of music;
•Take part in music-making and communicate through music;
•Develop creativity;
•Make informed judgements about musical quality;
•Develop a lifelong interest in music; and
•Learn about music-related careers.
One compulsory area of study: Repeated Patterns in Music.
Two optional areas of study from a choice of three.
The optional areas of study are: Musical Traditions in Ireland; Incidental Music; and Vocal Music.
The areas of study cover a wide range of musical styles and genres from around 1650 to the present day.
Unit 1 (30%) – Composing and Appraising: (controlled assessment)
Students will create two contrasting compositions and keep a composition log for each. One of the compositions must be related to one of the areas of study. A composition portfolio should last between 3-6 minutes.
Unit 2 (35%) – Performing and Appraising:
One solo performance and one ensemble performance, each lasting up to 5 minutes. One of the performances must be related to one of the areas of study and students are required to discuss their performance. This is worth 5% of the total marks. The performance and discussion will be assessed by a CCEA visiting examiner.
Unit 3 (35%) Listening and Appraising:
You will complete one exam which is divided into two parts.
Part 1 is based on the core area of study and lasts 45 minutes.
Part 2 is based on the optional areas of study and lasts 45 minutes. Both parts of the exam will contain questions on familiar and unfamiliar music.
A Level
AS1: Making and Appraising Music1:
Students select one of the following options;
Opt. A: core solo or ensemble performance plus composition task
Opt. B: core solo or ensemble performance plus multi tracking task
Opt. C: core solo or ensemble performance plus sequenced arrangement task
Opt. D: core composition task plus solo or ensemble performance 64% of AS, 32% of A2.
AS2:Responding to Music 1:
Test of aural perception lasting 1 hour
Written exam lasting 75 minutes
Music for Orchestra, 1700-1900 compulsory, Options: Chamber Music, 1750- 1830, Music for solo piano, 1825-1890, The Musical, 1900-today.
A2 1 Making and Appraising 2:
Students select one of the following options;
Opt. A: core solo or ensemble performance plus composition task
Opt. B: core solo or ensemble performance plus multi tracking task
Opt. C: core solo or ensemble performance plus sequenced arrangement task
Opt. D: core composition task plus solo or ensemble performance
A2 2:Responding to Music 2:
Test of aural perception lasting 1 hour
Written exam lasting 90 minutes
Music for orchestra in the Twentieth Century (compulsory),Options: English Secular Music,1580-1600, New Directions in Twentieth Century Music, Jazz in the USA, 1930-1960.