Course Layout

• Question Paper: Learners will be tested on music concepts and music literacy and is based on listening to excerpts 1 hour 40 marks

• Specimen Paper www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm

• Performance Learners will perform on two contrasting pieces on each of two selected instruments or one instrument and voice for 12 minutes 12 minutes 60 marks

• Assignment: Composing music Composing review 20 marks 10 marks

• The composed piece can be any style/genre and must last a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. It must have at least four elements from melody.

Course Details

The course has an integrated approach to learning and combines practical learning and understanding of music. Learners develop their performing skills on two selected instruments, or on one selected instrument and voice, through regular practice and self-reflection.

Learners will be able to:

• develop performing skills in solo and/or group settings on their selected instruments or on one instrument and voice

• perform challenging music with sufficient accuracy while maintaining the musical flow • create original music using compositional methods and music concepts creatively when composing, arranging or improvising

• broaden their knowledge and understanding of music and musical literacy by listening to music and identifying a range of music signs, symbols and music concepts

• critically reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others