Studying Music can give you a great mix of social, technical, and business skills, which can all help in acquiring the skills that define employability, such as organization, interaction with the public, teamwork, self-management, excellent communication, and discipline. The course is delivered over 5 hours per week, in addition, students receive an individual 30-minute vocal/instrumental lesson of their choice. The lessons are very practical, listening and analyzing, performing and composing. Students need excellent time management skills as they will be expected to practice a great deal in their own time.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. Must play a musical instrument
Listening and Appraising Exam: 40% of overall grade Section A – Listening (56 marks) · Testing knowledge of elements, aural skills, etc. · All unfamiliar music Section B – Analysis (34 marks) · Western Classical Tradition only · Testing analysis skills – short answers and extended analytical writing based on the set works Section C – Essay (30 marks) · 1 essay question from a list of 6 options · Based on other areas of study (excluding classical) – pop, theatre, film etc. Performance: 35% of overall grade This coursework will be recorded at school before Easter of year 13 and sent off to the examiner to be marked. Composition: 25% of overall grade Two compositions will be completed in controlled conditions in class then sent to the examiners to be moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF |
Studying Music can give you a great mix of social, technical, and business skills, which can all help in acquiring the skills that define employability, such as organization, interaction with the public, teamwork, self-management, excellent communication, and discipline. The course is delivered over 5 hours per week, in addition, students receive an individual 30-minute vocal/instrumental lesson of their choice. The lessons are very practical, listening and analyzing, performing and composing. Students need excellent time management skills as they will be expected to practice a great deal in their own time.
You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. Must play a musical instrument
Listening and Appraising Exam: 40% of overall grade Section A – Listening (56 marks) · Testing knowledge of elements, aural skills, etc. · All unfamiliar music Section B – Analysis (34 marks) · Western Classical Tradition only · Testing analysis skills – short answers and extended analytical writing based on the set works Section C – Essay (30 marks) · 1 essay question from a list of 6 options · Based on other areas of study (excluding classical) – pop, theatre, film etc. Performance: 35% of overall grade This coursework will be recorded at school before Easter of year 13 and sent off to the examiner to be marked. Composition: 25% of overall grade Two compositions will be completed in controlled conditions in class then sent to the examiners to be moderated.