A level Music includes the elements of performing, composing and appraising. Students are required to undertake individual instrumental or vocal lessons, and should be working at or towards Grade 6 standard by the start of Lower Sixth. Students are expected to participate in music groups and engage fully in the musical life of the school.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
A level of Music is 100% externally assessed and consists of one written paper and two non-examined assessment components. Component 1 (30%): Performing (NEA) Students present a public performance on their chosen instrument or voice, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble. The recital may include one or more pieces and the total performance time must be a minimum of eight minutes. A standard of Grade 7 or higher is expected and students performing pieces below this standard will be unable to access all available marks. The performance will take place in March/ April of Upper Sixth to a small, invited audience, and will be recorded for submission to the exam board. Component 2 (30%): Composing (NEA) Students submit two compositions with a combined minimum duration of six minutes. The first composition, carrying 2/3 of the marks for this component may be chosen from a list of six briefs set by the exam board (related to the areas of study in Component 3) or may be a free composition. This composition must be at least four minutes in duration. The second composition, carrying 1/3 of the marks for this component, will be selected from a list of briefs assessing composition technique. Students will select one technique from Bach's chorale, a two-part counterpart and arrangement. The finished piece must be at least one minute in duration. Component 3 (40%): Appraising (Written Examination) This component develops listening and appraising skills through the study of set works taken from six areas of study: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. The skills of musical analysis and evaluation of Music in students will be required to demonstrate understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. The examination will include short and long questions, based on extracts from the set works, as well as one essay question on an unfamiliar piece of music and a musical dictation exercise.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
A level Music includes the elements of performing, composing and appraising. Students are required to undertake individual instrumental or vocal lessons, and should be working at or towards Grade 6 standard by the start of Lower Sixth. Students are expected to participate in music groups and engage fully in the musical life of the school.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
A level of Music is 100% externally assessed and consists of one written paper and two non-examined assessment components. Component 1 (30%): Performing (NEA) Students present a public performance on their chosen instrument or voice, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble. The recital may include one or more pieces and the total performance time must be a minimum of eight minutes. A standard of Grade 7 or higher is expected and students performing pieces below this standard will be unable to access all available marks. The performance will take place in March/ April of Upper Sixth to a small, invited audience, and will be recorded for submission to the exam board. Component 2 (30%): Composing (NEA) Students submit two compositions with a combined minimum duration of six minutes. The first composition, carrying 2/3 of the marks for this component may be chosen from a list of six briefs set by the exam board (related to the areas of study in Component 3) or may be a free composition. This composition must be at least four minutes in duration. The second composition, carrying 1/3 of the marks for this component, will be selected from a list of briefs assessing composition technique. Students will select one technique from Bach's chorale, a two-part counterpart and arrangement. The finished piece must be at least one minute in duration. Component 3 (40%): Appraising (Written Examination) This component develops listening and appraising skills through the study of set works taken from six areas of study: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. The skills of musical analysis and evaluation of Music in students will be required to demonstrate understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language. The examination will include short and long questions, based on extracts from the set works, as well as one essay question on an unfamiliar piece of music and a musical dictation exercise.