Music
Gresham's School - Norfolk
01263714500
Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA
Course summary

The course is divided into 3 sections (an additional 4 section is required if studying Higher Level) Exploring music in context: Researching and analysing music across different styles and responding to what you find creatively through performing and composing Experimenting with music: Taking musical ideas, changing and transforming them and presenting your ideas and findings through practical discovery Presenting music: Respond to your favourite piece an perform, compose and create in your chosen styles Contemporary music maker (Higher Level Only): Work on a new project with other art forms and create a multimedia presentation to share your work and outcomes, using real life skills and collaborative approaches

Entry requirements

The music course has been transformed to focus on creativity; discovery and pupil lead learning, and at both SL and HL requires no formal prior training in music. The course is designed to allow pupils to experience music on a personal level while expanding their musical identity. The individual pupil’s prior experiences will determine the pupils’ pathways through, and engagement with, the course. It is, however, advantageous to have a musical interest, passion and ability to discover music linked to personal, local and global contexts.

How you'll be assessed

The course is designed to assess a diverse and in depth learning journal or digital portfolio of work, that best represents each area of inquiry. Each unit is uploaded for verification. There is no final examination or recital. The weighting for each portfolio is as follows: • Exploring music in context SL 30% HL 20% • Experimenting with music SL 30% HL 20% • Presenting music SL 40% HL 30% • Contemporary music maker HL 40%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£43,800
Sixth Form FeeDay £30,570
AddressCromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA