Music

Assessment

Learners must choose either Option A in both Components 1 and 2 or Option B in both Components 1 and 2. All learners must study Component 3. Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes and 35% of qualification Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes and 25% of qualification Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes and 25% of qualification Option B: Total duration of compositions: 8-10 minutes and 35% of qualification Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by Eduqas. Component 3: Appraising The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony) Jazz - option The Twentieth Century Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 40% of qualification assessment