This qualification will support students in forming personal and meaningful relationships with music through the development of musical knowledge, understanding and skills, including performing, composing and appraising. Students will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, develop an understanding of the place of music in different cultures and contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities. This course will also allow students to develop particular strengths and interests and encourage lifelong learning.
GCSE Music grade 9-5 is required and students should have passed at least Grade 5 (ABRSM or equivalent) on their chosen instrument. It is an expectation that pupils have individual instrumental/vocal lessons throughout the duration of the course. It is recommended that pupils have or be working towards Grade 5 music theory
There are three components to the course: • Performance - a public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. Grade 7 is the standard in the Edexcel specification for this course. • Composition - two compositions, one to a brief set by the exam board and another either free composition or also to a brief. Minimum of 6 minutes • Listening - 13 set pieces to study including vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and jazz, fusions and new directions. Written assessment In addition to the performance and composition elements, there is one written examination of just over 2 hours sat at the end of Year 13, relating to the set works. This exam includes exercises using audio files and two essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
This qualification will support students in forming personal and meaningful relationships with music through the development of musical knowledge, understanding and skills, including performing, composing and appraising. Students will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, develop an understanding of the place of music in different cultures and contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities. This course will also allow students to develop particular strengths and interests and encourage lifelong learning.
GCSE Music grade 9-5 is required and students should have passed at least Grade 5 (ABRSM or equivalent) on their chosen instrument. It is an expectation that pupils have individual instrumental/vocal lessons throughout the duration of the course. It is recommended that pupils have or be working towards Grade 5 music theory
There are three components to the course: • Performance - a public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. Grade 7 is the standard in the Edexcel specification for this course. • Composition - two compositions, one to a brief set by the exam board and another either free composition or also to a brief. Minimum of 6 minutes • Listening - 13 set pieces to study including vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and jazz, fusions and new directions. Written assessment In addition to the performance and composition elements, there is one written examination of just over 2 hours sat at the end of Year 13, relating to the set works. This exam includes exercises using audio files and two essay questions.