In the Lower Sixth we cover the following historical topics: Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven Popular Song: Blues, Jazz, Swing and Big Band Programme Music 1820-1910 Innovations in Music 1900 to the Present Day We also look at approaches to composition in preparation for the composition non-examined project assessment in the Upper Sixth. The performance component is a recital which is externally assessed via an audio recording. This can be either a six or 10-minute recital depending on which option is chosen. The composition component requires students to complete two compositions – one to a brief set by OCR and one to their own brief. If the extended composition component is selected, students will also complete three short technical exercises.
At least a grade 7 should be achieved in each chosen Sixth Form subject
The two non-examined components (performance and composition) together are worth 60% and are completed during the year of examination. The examined component is worth 40% and takes place at the end of the Upper Sixth.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,554 - £21,183 |
| Address | Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF |
In the Lower Sixth we cover the following historical topics: Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven Popular Song: Blues, Jazz, Swing and Big Band Programme Music 1820-1910 Innovations in Music 1900 to the Present Day We also look at approaches to composition in preparation for the composition non-examined project assessment in the Upper Sixth. The performance component is a recital which is externally assessed via an audio recording. This can be either a six or 10-minute recital depending on which option is chosen. The composition component requires students to complete two compositions – one to a brief set by OCR and one to their own brief. If the extended composition component is selected, students will also complete three short technical exercises.
At least a grade 7 should be achieved in each chosen Sixth Form subject
The two non-examined components (performance and composition) together are worth 60% and are completed during the year of examination. The examined component is worth 40% and takes place at the end of the Upper Sixth.