Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. This course provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of music genres and brings together listening, performance and composition. Through the two years of study, you will further develop your musical knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities. The advanced study of Music will give you a solid understanding of musical history and theoretical principles, as well as a wealth of experience of extending and manipulating musical ideas through composition, and playing music with an understanding of context and a composer’s intention through performance.
At least a 6 at GCSE is required, and pupils will also need to be taking one-to-one lessons in at least one instrument or voice to meet the requirements of the performance coursework.
Component 1 - 40% Appraising Music: Listening, analysis and contextual understanding. 2hr 30min exam paper with listening and written questions using excerpts of music. Component 2 - 35% Performance: Music performance. Solo and/or ensemble performance as an instrumentalist or vocalist. Component 3 - 25% Composition: Composition skills. Completing two compositions, one to a brief and one free composition.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. This course provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of music genres and brings together listening, performance and composition. Through the two years of study, you will further develop your musical knowledge and understanding. You will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities. The advanced study of Music will give you a solid understanding of musical history and theoretical principles, as well as a wealth of experience of extending and manipulating musical ideas through composition, and playing music with an understanding of context and a composer’s intention through performance.
At least a 6 at GCSE is required, and pupils will also need to be taking one-to-one lessons in at least one instrument or voice to meet the requirements of the performance coursework.
Component 1 - 40% Appraising Music: Listening, analysis and contextual understanding. 2hr 30min exam paper with listening and written questions using excerpts of music. Component 2 - 35% Performance: Music performance. Solo and/or ensemble performance as an instrumentalist or vocalist. Component 3 - 25% Composition: Composition skills. Completing two compositions, one to a brief and one free composition.