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To spark a lifelong appreciation and gratitude of music by developing skills and knowledge, and through opportunities to be creative and courageous.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
This is a course which enables students to develop their performing, composing and listening skills. Students study a range of musical styles through four areas of study.
AOS 1: Musical Forms and Devices (including Set work: Badinerie (Bach))
AOS 2: Music for Ensemble
AOS 3: Film Music
AOS 4: Popular Music (including Set work: Africa (Toto)
Students will develop their understanding of music theory and be able to analyse music using a range of technical vocabulary.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
ASSESSMENT
Component 1: Performing
4 – 6 minutes in duration
30% of GCSE
Minimum of 2 pieces, one which must be an ensemble
Component 2: Composing
3 – 6 minutes in duration
30% of GCSE
Two compositions, one of which is in response to a brief set by the exam board.
Component 3: Appraising
Written Exam – 1 hour 15 minutes
40% of GCSE
Eight questions in total based on the four areas of study.
Two out of the eight questions are based on two set works.
HOW PARENTS / CARERS CAN HELP
Ensuring 15-minutes of performance practice a day
Focussed listening practice keeping a record of pieces listened to
Encourage to attend extra-curricular opportunities
Passing all feedback on performance and composition to instrumental teachers to ensure they are providing targeted support
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
School music ensembles
Music theory club
Performing in school performances including assemblies
School visits to live performances
Instrumental lessons
RECOMMENDED READING / OTHER RESOURCES
All GCSE pupils have access to ‘Music First’ – a web-based music education resource with exam board specific resources
BBC Bitesize
Eduqas GCSE Music Key documents – click here
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