Music

Assessment

Component 1: Performing (35%) A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist. The other pieces may be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. OR Component 1: Performing (25%) A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. Component 2: Composing (25%) – Coursework Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by WJEC. The second composition is a free composition. OR Component 2: Composing (35%) – Recital Three compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by WJEC. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of one different area of study while the third composition is a free composition. Component 3: Appraising (40%) – Listening Exam 2 hours and 15 minutes approx. Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works: Symphony No. 104 in D major, ‘London’: Haydn OR Symphony No. 4 in A major, ‘Italian’: Mendelssohn