Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: • instrumental/vocal: as a soloist, and/or as part of an ensemble • production: via music technology Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition) Students must learn how to develop musical ideas and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief and the other a free composition.
- Grade 6 in GCSE Music - 40 points or more from their best 8 qualifications. In addition to this minimum threshold, individual subjects also have minimum requirements as detailed below.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY |
Component 1 Appraising Music 40% of A Level Listening and written examination 120 marks The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for students to appraise and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. Component 2 Performance 35% of A Level 10-12 minutes 50 marks Students must be able to perform music using one or both of the following ways: • instrumental/vocal: as a soloist, and/or as part of an ensemble • production: via music technology Component 3 Composition 25% of A Level 50 marks (25 per composition) Students must learn how to develop musical ideas and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief and the other a free composition.
- Grade 6 in GCSE Music - 40 points or more from their best 8 qualifications. In addition to this minimum threshold, individual subjects also have minimum requirements as detailed below.