Music

Assessment

The A Level course is assessed through three components: • Performing (30%) - A solo performance lasting at least 8 minutes (6 minutes at AS) on your main instrument assessed by a recording marked externally. • Composing (30%) - Two compositions, one set to a brief set by the board, one free composition. Compositional techniques are assessed at A Level. • Appraising (40%) - Written examination. A detailed study of music from the last 400 years through six different areas of music.