Music

Assessment

There are three components of the course. » Performing » Composing » Appraising Performance and composition are assessed via coursework throughout the two-year course. A solo and ensemble performance are assessed in terms of ambition of choice of piece, technical and expressive control, ability to interpret music and the overall quality of the performance. The composition element requires students to respond to briefs set; either by themselves or the examination board. Pieces are assessed on the basis of originality, fluency and consistency as well as the quality of accompanying written score alongside musical elements included. Appraising is assessed through examination at the end of the two-year course. Students have to respond to aural pieces, analysing and evaluating familiar and unfamiliar pieces of music. Through that appraisal students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of musical elements and languages across multiple styles and genres.