This course is designed to develop your musicianship through performing, composing and listening. It is a stimulating and enjoyable course which is largely practically based. Students at Lytchett Minster have enjoyed considerable success in Music in recent years, and the number of students taking the course at GCSE has historically been above the national average. If you learn an instrument or enjoy singing you will also find that Music GCSE enhances your skills and provides a foundation for further study. However, it is not essential to have additional instrumental lessons in order to take Music GCSE.
You will be expected to complete a weekly homework. Like all subjects the new Music GCSE is designed to be more challenging, and students who find time to practise regularly in addition to timetabled Music lessons will enjoy a distinct advantage. You will also find it beneficial if you are able to bring your own instrument to lessons.
You will be assessed by: a) one solo performance and one group performance recorded during the final year of the course. You may choose to perform on any instrument/voice and in any style (30%) b) two compositions: one of which is a free choice and may be completed at any stage during the course; the other must be completed during year 11 to a brief set by the Exam Board (30%) c) a 90-minute listening exam (40%) based on set works which include pieces by Bach and Beethoven, songs from ‘Wicked’ and by Queen, extracts from the soundtrack to ‘Star Wars’ and fusion music.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD |
This course is designed to develop your musicianship through performing, composing and listening. It is a stimulating and enjoyable course which is largely practically based. Students at Lytchett Minster have enjoyed considerable success in Music in recent years, and the number of students taking the course at GCSE has historically been above the national average. If you learn an instrument or enjoy singing you will also find that Music GCSE enhances your skills and provides a foundation for further study. However, it is not essential to have additional instrumental lessons in order to take Music GCSE.
You will be expected to complete a weekly homework. Like all subjects the new Music GCSE is designed to be more challenging, and students who find time to practise regularly in addition to timetabled Music lessons will enjoy a distinct advantage. You will also find it beneficial if you are able to bring your own instrument to lessons.
You will be assessed by: a) one solo performance and one group performance recorded during the final year of the course. You may choose to perform on any instrument/voice and in any style (30%) b) two compositions: one of which is a free choice and may be completed at any stage during the course; the other must be completed during year 11 to a brief set by the Exam Board (30%) c) a 90-minute listening exam (40%) based on set works which include pieces by Bach and Beethoven, songs from ‘Wicked’ and by Queen, extracts from the soundtrack to ‘Star Wars’ and fusion music.