Music
Lymm High School - Warrington
01925755458
Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB
Course summary

This course is of particular interest to practical musicians who have enjoyed GCSE Music and who are seeking to develop their skills further. The course will introduce students to a range of composers and musical genres and will allow students to develop key study skills such as analysing and research as well as aural, theory and practical musicianship skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 4-9, including both English Language and Maths. GCSE Music Grade 5 plus students should be studying for their Grade 5 theory exam.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Performing (30% of the qualification) 60 Marks Component 2: Composing (30% of the qualification) 60 Marks Component 3: Appraising (40% of the qualification) 100 marks The assessment comprises: One written paper of 2 hours. • Section A: Areas of study and dictation (50 marks) • Section B: Extended responses – two essay questions

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWarrington
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB