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CAREER OPTIONS
CAREER OPTIONS
Teaching, Musician, Music Therapy, Composer, Sound Technician, Broadcasting, Journalism, Armed Services, Retail, Performer.
Teaching, Musician, Music Therapy, Composer, Sound Technician, Broadcasting, Journalism, Armed Services, Retail, Performer.
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
engage actively in the process of music study
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.
Component 1
Performing
Total duration of performances: 4-6 minutes
Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated
30% of qualification
72 marks
Learners are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of music through performing. All learners are required to perform a minimum of two pieces of which at least one must be as part of an ensemble performance lasting at least one minute. The other piece(s) may be performed either solo and/or as part of an ensemble. One piece must be linked to one of the four areas of study. The use of
music technology and improvisation is accepted within both solo and ensemble performances.
Component 2
Composing
Total duration of compositions: 3-6 minutes
Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated
30% of qualification
72 marks
Learners are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of music through composing. All learners are required to create and develop musical ideas in relation to given and chosen briefs. Learners must submit two compositions with a total playing time of between 3-6 minutes.
Assessment of Component 3
The appraising examination will consist of eight questions, two on each area of study. Of the eight questions, six will be on unprepared musical extracts and two on extracts set by WJEC which relate to two areas of study. The set extracts will be reviewed periodically. Learners are encouraged to study the scores of the set extracts in preparation for the examination. However, scores must not be taken into the examination; sections of the scores will be printed on the examination paper when required for the question. The unprepared extracts played in the examination will be from the genres, styles or
periods specified within each area of study. The majority of questions in the examination will be either multiple choice or short answer questions. However, there will be one question which requires learners to write a longer response to a piece of music.
Music is one of the largest communicative tools in life and, more importantly, is enjoyable!
Studying this course will help you to improve all aspects of your musicianship, whilst having the opportunity to explore other styles of music from around the world.
Students will have the opportunity to select their own styles of music to perform and you will become independent in your own creative style whilst composing.
Music is a valued subject to prospective colleges, universities and employers once you leave school. To successfully complete the course to a high standard you will need to be able to perform using an instrument or your voice.
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