Component 1: Performing Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes (30% of qualification) Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces either as a soloist, or as part of an ensemble, or a combination of both. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. Component 2: Composing Total duration of compositions: 41⁄2-7 minutes 30% of qualification
(Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner) Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by Eduqas. Students will have a choice of four briefs released during the first week of September in the academic year in which the assessment is to be taken. The second composition is a free composition. Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, (40% of qualification) Two areas of study: A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1830) including a choice of one set work from: Either: Symphony No. 104 in D major, 'London', movements 1 and 2: Haydn Or: Symphony No. 4 in A major, 'Italian', movements 1 and 2: Mendelssohn B: A choice of one area of study from Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre Area of study, Jazz(We have chosen to opt for the Jazz element) Questions: 1. Set work analysis with a score – an in depth understanding of Haydn’s symphony no.104
 2. Extended responses on wider context 
 3. Unprepared extracts of music with and without a score 
 4. Comparison questions – comparing different types of jazz / symphonies.
 This component includes a listening examination. The A level is an extension of the above components but students study Jazz in more depth and all 4 movements of their chosen symphony. Students can also specialise in either composition or performance at A level.