All students follow three components. Component 1 (Performance), Component 2 (Composition) and Component 3 (Analysis). Components 1 and 2 can be taken as one of two pathways: Option A: Specialism in Performance Performance (35% of qualification): A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces with a total duration of 10-12 minutes. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist. The other pieces may be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. At least one other piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one other, different area of study. The performance component will be assessed by a visiting examiner. Composing (25% of qualification): Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by Eduqas. Learners will have a choice of four set briefs. The second composition is a free composition. Option B: Specialism in Composition Composition (35% of qualification): Non-examination assessment: externally assessed by Eduqas. Three compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by Eduqas. Learners will have a choice of four set briefs. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of one different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition) while the third composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 8 10 minutes. Performance (25% of qualification): Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces with a total duration of 8-10 minutes. The performance can be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. The performance component will be assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Analysis (40% of qualification). Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately). Three Areas of Study will be covered as follows: • Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works, one to be studied in detail and the other for general study. • Area of Study C: Musical Theatre. An in-depth study of the stylistic conventions of music composed in that genre will be undertaken. • Area of Study E: Into the Twentieth Century. An in-depth study of styles of twentieth-century Art music, including two set works, will be undertaken. In total, four set works will be studied and an in-depth understanding of the Areas of Study will be gained in preparation for the examination which will include listening and essay questions.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE |
All students follow three components. Component 1 (Performance), Component 2 (Composition) and Component 3 (Analysis). Components 1 and 2 can be taken as one of two pathways: Option A: Specialism in Performance Performance (35% of qualification): A performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces with a total duration of 10-12 minutes. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist. The other pieces may be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. At least one other piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one other, different area of study. The performance component will be assessed by a visiting examiner. Composing (25% of qualification): Two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by Eduqas. Learners will have a choice of four set briefs. The second composition is a free composition. Option B: Specialism in Composition Composition (35% of qualification): Non-examination assessment: externally assessed by Eduqas. Three compositions, one of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by Eduqas. Learners will have a choice of four set briefs. The second composition must reflect the musical characteristics of one different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition) while the third composition is a free composition. Total duration of compositions: 8 10 minutes. Performance (25% of qualification): Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes A performance consisting of a minimum of two pieces with a total duration of 8-10 minutes. The performance can be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. The performance component will be assessed by a visiting examiner. Component 3: Analysis (40% of qualification). Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately). Three Areas of Study will be covered as follows: • Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works, one to be studied in detail and the other for general study. • Area of Study C: Musical Theatre. An in-depth study of the stylistic conventions of music composed in that genre will be undertaken. • Area of Study E: Into the Twentieth Century. An in-depth study of styles of twentieth-century Art music, including two set works, will be undertaken. In total, four set works will be studied and an in-depth understanding of the Areas of Study will be gained in preparation for the examination which will include listening and essay questions.