Music

Assessment

Component 1: Performing Option A: Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes (35% of qualification) A minimum of three pieces. Grade 6 Option B: Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes (25% of qualification) A minimum of two pieces. Grade 6 Guide to Sixth Form Courses for 2024-2025 Component 2: Composing Option A: Total duration of compositions 4-6 minutes (25%) One composition is a Western Classical composition and the second is a free composition. This is your chance to develop your style and compose music you are passionate about for any number of instruments or voices. Option B: Total duration of compositions 8-10 minutes (35%) Three compositions, one to be in a Western Classical style, one to reflect another area of study (such as rock, theatre or jazz) and the third is a free composition. Component 3: Appraising Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750- 1900) This is a continuation of the work undertaken in Year 12 and there are two set works in this section: • Symphony No. 104 in D major, ‘London’: Haydn • Symphony No. 4 in A major, ‘Italian’: Mendelssohn A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study B: Rock and Pop • Area of study C: Musical Theatre • Area of study D: Jazz A choice of one area of study from: • Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century including two set works: • Trio for oboe, bassoon and Piano, movement II: Poulenc • Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages: Debussy This area of study focuses on the distinct musical styles of the early twentieth century, which was a time of change and experimentation in music.