Music

Music GCSE (9-1) consists of 3 components. Component 1 Performing (30%), Component 2 Composition (30%) and Component 3 Appraising (40%).

Components 1 & 2 are marked internally and moderated externally. Component 3 is an externally marked exam.

Students are required to:

 Perform one or two pieces of music on their own chosen instrument or voice (a solo performance and an ensemble performance).

 Compose two pieces of music. Composition 1 will be a free composition with composition 2 being a set brief.

 A listening exam demonstrating their understanding of music chosen from 8 prepared set works of 4 Areas of Study.

Performance (30%)

Students must perform:

Solo performance: this must be of at least one minute in duration, and may comprise one or more pieces

Ensemble performance: this must be of at least one minute in duration, and may comprise one or more pieces

Total performance time across both pieces must be a minimum of four minutes of music.

Composing (30%)

Students must submit two compositions of a combined duration of at least three minutes:

One in response to a brief set by Pearson, of at least one minute in duration (This will be released on 1st Sept of the 2nd year of the course).

One free composition set by the student, of at least one minute in duration

Appraising (40%)

The purpose of this component is to assess students’ listening and appraising skills through the study of music across a variety of styles and genres. The content is grouped into four areas of study, each of which contains two set works. The exam is 1h 45mins.

Develop performing skills individually and in groups to communicate musically with fluency and control of the resources used

Develop composing skills to organise musical ideas and make use of appropriate resources

Recognise links between the integrated activities of performing, composing and appraising and how this informs the development of music

Broaden musical experience and interests, develop imagination and foster creativity

Develop knowledge, understanding and skills needed to communicate effectively as musicians

Develop awareness of a variety of instruments, styles and approaches to performing and composing ● develop awareness of music technologies and their use in the creation and presentation of music

Recognise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music, and develop some awareness of musical chronology

Develop as effective and independent learners with enquiring minds

Reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ music

Engage with and appreciate the diverse heritage of music, in order to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development.

Music GCSE (9-1) consists of 3 components. Component 1 Performing (30%), Component 2 Composition (30%) and Component 3 Appraising (40%).

Components 1 & 2 are marked internally and moderated externally. Component 3 is an externally marked exam.

Students are required to:

 Perform one or two pieces of music on their own chosen instrument or voice (a solo performance and an ensemble performance).

 Compose two pieces of music. Composition 1 will be a free composition with composition 2 being a set brief.

 A listening exam demonstrating their understanding of music chosen from 8 prepared set works of 4 Areas of Study.

Performance (30%)

Students must perform:

Solo performance: this must be of at least one minute in duration, and may comprise one or more pieces

Ensemble performance: this must be of at least one minute in duration, and may comprise one or more pieces

Total performance time across both pieces must be a minimum of four minutes of music.

Composing (30%)

Students must submit two compositions of a combined duration of at least three minutes:

One in response to a brief set by Pearson, of at least one minute in duration (This will be released on 1st Sept of the 2nd year of the course).

One free composition set by the student, of at least one minute in duration

Appraising (40%)

The purpose of this component is to assess students’ listening and appraising skills through the study of music across a variety of styles and genres. The content is grouped into four areas of study, each of which contains two set works. The exam is 1h 45mins.

Develop performing skills individually and in groups to communicate musically with fluency and control of the resources used

Develop composing skills to organise musical ideas and make use of appropriate resources

Recognise links between the integrated activities of performing, composing and appraising and how this informs the development of music

Broaden musical experience and interests, develop imagination and foster creativity

Develop knowledge, understanding and skills needed to communicate effectively as musicians

Develop awareness of a variety of instruments, styles and approaches to performing and composing ● develop awareness of music technologies and their use in the creation and presentation of music

Recognise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music, and develop some awareness of musical chronology

Develop as effective and independent learners with enquiring minds

Reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ music

Engage with and appreciate the diverse heritage of music, in order to promote personal, social, intellectual and cultural development.