Music

Assessment

All course content is examined at the end of the two-year course. The assessment consists of two coursework elements and a written examination. Component 1: Performing An 8 - 10 minute solo/ensemble performance given on an instrument or singing. The recital is recorded on a chosen date in March/April of Year 13 and sent to examiners as an MP3. Marks are awarded depending on the Grade standard of the piece chosen. 30% of final marks. Component 2: Composing Over the course, students will complete two compositions. Both compositions are entered as detailed musical scores and MP3 recordings and must, together, total a minimum of 6 minutes. 30% of final marks. • Composition 1: Free Composition or to a brief that you like set by the exam board. Minimum 4 minutes. 40 marks. • Composition 2: Compositional Technique chosen from a list of briefs. Composed in 4–6 hours under controlled conditions. Minimum 1 minute. 20 marks. Component 3: Appraising Music Listening and written exam. An anthology of set works provides the basis for the exam. 2 hours 10 minutes. 40% of final marks.