This course allows learners to pursue their own musical interests. You will develop skills in performance, composition, and appraising, whilst choosing to specialize in either performing or composing. The fascinating, broad range of study will cover both popular and classical music, including the symphony, twentieth-century music, and a choice of Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, or Jazz. In addition to such skills of musicianship, the course develops imagination and fosters creativity and you will develop as an effective, independent learner and as a critical and reflective thinker.
5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. Grade 5 GCSE in chosen subjects.
Learners choose Option A or Option B for both components 1 and 2 to make up (60% of the marks) Component 1 - Performing Non-exam assessment (visiting examiner) Option A (35%): 3+ performances (total duration: 10-12 minutes) with at least 1 performance as a soloist and with 2 performances in contrasting styles. Component 2 - Composing Non-exam assessment 2 compositions (total duration: 4-6 minutes): 1 in response to a set brief, reflecting the musical techniques of the Western Classical Tradition 1 free composition. Option B (35%): 3 compositions (total duration: 8-10 minutes): 1 in response to a set brief, reflecting the musical techniques of the Western Classical Tradition, 1 reflecting stylistic characteristics of your choice of rock, pop, musical theatre, jazz or twentieth- or twenty-first-century music 1 free composition. Component 3 - Appraising Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes 40% Three areas of study: A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) B: Rock and Pop C: Musical Theatre This component includes a listening examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG |
This course allows learners to pursue their own musical interests. You will develop skills in performance, composition, and appraising, whilst choosing to specialize in either performing or composing. The fascinating, broad range of study will cover both popular and classical music, including the symphony, twentieth-century music, and a choice of Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, or Jazz. In addition to such skills of musicianship, the course develops imagination and fosters creativity and you will develop as an effective, independent learner and as a critical and reflective thinker.
5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. Grade 5 GCSE in chosen subjects.
Learners choose Option A or Option B for both components 1 and 2 to make up (60% of the marks) Component 1 - Performing Non-exam assessment (visiting examiner) Option A (35%): 3+ performances (total duration: 10-12 minutes) with at least 1 performance as a soloist and with 2 performances in contrasting styles. Component 2 - Composing Non-exam assessment 2 compositions (total duration: 4-6 minutes): 1 in response to a set brief, reflecting the musical techniques of the Western Classical Tradition 1 free composition. Option B (35%): 3 compositions (total duration: 8-10 minutes): 1 in response to a set brief, reflecting the musical techniques of the Western Classical Tradition, 1 reflecting stylistic characteristics of your choice of rock, pop, musical theatre, jazz or twentieth- or twenty-first-century music 1 free composition. Component 3 - Appraising Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes 40% Three areas of study: A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) B: Rock and Pop C: Musical Theatre This component includes a listening examination.