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Course Overview
Course Overview
Music is a practical, hands-on subject that develops your creativity and imagination, and your musical skills. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of music in solo and/or group settings using your voice or your chosen instrument(s).
You will also develop your skills in composing, arranging and improvising music, and learn about the social and cultural factors that influence music.
The course comprises three areas of study; Performing Skills, Composing Skills and Understanding Music
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
The course assessment has four components totalling 130 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 40 marks
Component 2: assignment – worth 30 marks
Component 3: performance - instrument 1 – worth 30 marks
Component 4: performance - instrument 2 – worth 30 marks.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
S4 Entry
Pupils should have achieved 4th Level CfE Music in S3
S5 or S6 Entry
Pupils should have previously achieved 4th Level CfE Music or National 4 Music
Recommended Next Steps
Recommended Next Steps
Learners should consider further study in the following courses.
A or B Pass:
C or D Pass
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