Course information
Music
Queens' School - Hertfordshire
01923224465
Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY
Course summary

Appraising Music (The Exam): Section A: AOS 1 & 2 Aural Section B: AOS 1 & 2 Prescribed Works Section C: AOS 3 & 5 Topics: AOS 1: Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven; AOS2: Popular Song: Blues, Jazz, Swing, and Big Band; AOS3: Developments in Instrumental Jazz 1910 to the present day; AOS5: Programme Music 1820-1910 Performance: A = Minimum 6 mins B = Minimum 10 mins Composition: A = 3 Compositions Minimum 8 mins B = 2 Compositions Minimum 4 minutes

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6 in Music and Grade 5 in Theory or Grade 5 in practical standard

How you'll be assessed

Appraising: assessed via an exam paper with listening and written questions using excerpts of music. 2 Hours 30 Minutes (40%). Performance: A recital of approximately Grades 6 - 8 in standard of 6 to 10 minutes duration is performed and recorded at the end of the course (25% OR 35%). Composition: submitted at the end of the course (35% OR 25%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY