Music
Outwood Academy Portland - Nottinghamshire
01909471010
Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

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

How you'll be assessed

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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNetherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF