The course offers contrast and breadth as well as depth of study. Students will engage with both classical and popular music. All students will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire, which is important in developing knowledge and understanding of musical elements and language in context. Students will use the musical language of this period to compose one piece of music to a brief. This specification provides students with the opportunity to study music in an integrated way where the skills of performing, composing, and appraising reinforce knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. In addition to the appraising examination, all students will be assessed in both performing and composing. However, the specification allows students to specialize in either performing or composing by providing two options for Components 1 and 2. Students must choose either Option A in both Components 1 and 2 or Option B in both Components 1 and 2. All students must study Component 3.
Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. GCSE Grade 6 in Music. If not studied previously at least GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 5 or 6 standard in an instrument or voice
Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performance 10-12 minutes (35%) Option B: Total duration of performance 6-8 minutes (25%) Non-exam assessment Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions 4-6 minutes (25%) Option B: Total duration of compositions 8-10 minutes (35%) Non-exam assessment Component 3: Appraising Written examination
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ |
The course offers contrast and breadth as well as depth of study. Students will engage with both classical and popular music. All students will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire, which is important in developing knowledge and understanding of musical elements and language in context. Students will use the musical language of this period to compose one piece of music to a brief. This specification provides students with the opportunity to study music in an integrated way where the skills of performing, composing, and appraising reinforce knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. In addition to the appraising examination, all students will be assessed in both performing and composing. However, the specification allows students to specialize in either performing or composing by providing two options for Components 1 and 2. Students must choose either Option A in both Components 1 and 2 or Option B in both Components 1 and 2. All students must study Component 3.
Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. GCSE Grade 6 in Music. If not studied previously at least GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 5 or 6 standard in an instrument or voice
Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performance 10-12 minutes (35%) Option B: Total duration of performance 6-8 minutes (25%) Non-exam assessment Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions 4-6 minutes (25%) Option B: Total duration of compositions 8-10 minutes (35%) Non-exam assessment Component 3: Appraising Written examination
