Music

Assessment

Externally assessed: 100% There are two sections to the final exam, which is a written paper of 2 hours: Section A – Areas of study and dictation •Three short-answer questions related to the set works •One short melody dictation Section B – Extended response Two essay questions: •Essay 1 on an unprepared extract •Essay 2 is a choice of 3 questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, language and context of one set work