C1: Listening & Appraising You will study a wide range of pieces of music from across the world and from different time periods, developing listening and analysing skills. The Areas of Study cover the following areas: • Western Classical Tradition – Solo Baroque Concerto, Operas of Mozart, Romantic Piano Music • Popular Music – Soul, Funk, Dance, Popular, Rock, Rap and Studio Production Techniques • Music for Media - Music for film, music featured in gaming and commercial media outlets The final exam will include listening to music you have studied and responding to what you hear. C2: Performance You will prepare with your instrumental teacher a solo or ensemble performance of 10-12 minutes in length to perform in front of an audience, which will be recorded and assessed. C3: Composition You will compose two pieces of music of 2½-4 minutes in length. There is considerable breadth to the options available for composition, free choice and set briefs. At least one of the compositions will include Music Technology skills and processes
Grade 6 in GCSE Music or equivalent and ideally at least Grade IV Theory Skills. Performing skills equivalent to Grade VI
40% C1 Final listening & appraising exam at the end of the two-year course 35% C2 Performance is assessed by a recital concert performed in the final year 25% C3 Composition coursework
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £43,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £30,570 |
| Address | Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA |
C1: Listening & Appraising You will study a wide range of pieces of music from across the world and from different time periods, developing listening and analysing skills. The Areas of Study cover the following areas: • Western Classical Tradition – Solo Baroque Concerto, Operas of Mozart, Romantic Piano Music • Popular Music – Soul, Funk, Dance, Popular, Rock, Rap and Studio Production Techniques • Music for Media - Music for film, music featured in gaming and commercial media outlets The final exam will include listening to music you have studied and responding to what you hear. C2: Performance You will prepare with your instrumental teacher a solo or ensemble performance of 10-12 minutes in length to perform in front of an audience, which will be recorded and assessed. C3: Composition You will compose two pieces of music of 2½-4 minutes in length. There is considerable breadth to the options available for composition, free choice and set briefs. At least one of the compositions will include Music Technology skills and processes
Grade 6 in GCSE Music or equivalent and ideally at least Grade IV Theory Skills. Performing skills equivalent to Grade VI
40% C1 Final listening & appraising exam at the end of the two-year course 35% C2 Performance is assessed by a recital concert performed in the final year 25% C3 Composition coursework