Music

Assessment

Component 1: Performing (30%) • A recital performance of one or more pieces • Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising or realising music using music technology • Total performance time of eight minutes • Approximate standard requirement is Grade 7 although lower grades of performance are possible Component 2: Composing (30%) • Two compositions, one to a brief set by Edexcel and one either free or also to a brief • One composition must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional techniques. These include Bach chorale harmonisation, two-part counterpoint, arrangement and remix • Total time across both compositions of at least six minutes Component 3: Appraising (40%) A written paper in the summer term which is comprised of: ii) Listening questions based on aural extracts from set works which have been studied in class. ii) Analytical and comparative questions based on set works which have been studied in class as well as unseen pieces. Set works are taken from the following areas of study: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions.