Music

Assessment

The AQA course consists of three components: Appraising Music Performance Composition Component 1: Appraising Music Pupils must listen, analyse and contextualise using excerpts of music from classical, contemporary, jazz, pop and theatre, leading to an examination paper with listening and written questions. 40% of A Level mark. Component 2: Performance A performance, solo and/or ensemble lasting 10-12 minutes. A wide choice is given plus the option of a technology-based ensemble. 35% of A Level mark. Component 3: Composition This is a coursework unit, and is a response to a brief and a free composition. Each should last 4½-6 minutes. 25% of A Level mark.