Music

Assessment

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.