Music

Assessment

1: Performing (Choose A or B) Either Performing A (25%) – one recorded recital, (10 minutes), of at least two contrasting pieces Or Performing B (35%) – one recorded recital, (15 minutes), of at least three contrasting pieces. Performances may be solo instrument/voice ensemble (including an accompanist), or a realisation using music technology. 2: Composing Either Composing A (35%) – two compositions and three technical composing exercises. Or Composing B (25%) – two compositions. 3: Written exam (40%) A 2.5-hour paper involving the analysis and evaluation of music, based on four areas of historical study: 1. Instrumental music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven 2. Popular song: jazz, blues, and big band 3. Programme music, 1820-1910 4. Innovations in music, 1900-present day