Course summary

This specification will provide candidates with the knowledge and experience required for all forms of Further and Higher Education. It will give them understanding, and encourage the appreciation of many music genres in many contexts. The areas of study are chosen for their interest to all candidates and with much scope to use music technology if desired. Component 1: Appraising Music Three areas of study will be covered, enabling students to engage with the three central activities of Listening, Analysis and Contextual Understanding. 1. Western Classical Tradition 1650 – 1910 2. Music for Media 3. Music for Theatre Component 2: Performance Solo and/or ensemble performing as an instrumentalist and/or vocalist and/or music production. Component 3: Composition • Composition 1: Composition to a brief • Composition 2: Free composition This specification will provide candidates with the knowledge and experience required for all forms of Further and Higher Education. It will give them understanding and encourage the appreciation of many music genres in many contexts. The areas of study are chosen for their interest to all candidates and with much scope to use music technology if desired.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5, including a Music or Grade 5 theory and/or Grade 5 in chosen instrument /voice.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Appraising Music - 40% of A Level Examination requiring written responses to listening to excerpts of music. Component 2: Performance - 35% of A Level Six to eight minutes of performance. Component 3: Composition - 25% of A Level • Composition 1: Composition to a brief • Composition 2: Free composition Four and a half to six minutes of music in total

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RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
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