Performing Skills

Pupils are required to perform a 6 minute programme on two instruments/one instrument and voice, where the second instrument must last for a minimum of 1'30s. There must be a minimum of 2 contrasting pieces on each instrument at a minimum standard equivalent to ABRSM Grade 3. The final performance in its entirety is marked by an SQA visiting assessor in February/March of the course.

Understanding Music

Pupils study a variety of different musical styles and genres developing their knowledge and understanding of music concepts as defined by the SQA. This culminates in a listening Question Paper which all pupils sit in May of the course and is marked externally by the SQA.