Course Layout

• The question paper is worth 40 marks and makes up 35% of the total assessment mark. Learners are played excerpts of music in different styles and then answer questions.

• The assignment is worth 30 marks and makes up 15% of the total assessment mark. It has two parts: composing a piece of music and reviewing the composing process.

• The performance is worth 60 marks and makes up 50% of the total assessment mark. Learners perform two pieces of music and each piece must be performed on a different instrument. They can use two instruments or one instrument and voice (singing). Each performance can be solo or in a group setting

Course Details

Every pupil will experience:

• Active and independent learning through self and peer evaluations, responding to feedback

• A blend of classroom approaches including practical and experiential learning; using music technology such as audio recordings, computer music programmes

• Collaborative learning: with others in multiinstrument groups; shared listening experiences; whole class discussion and exploration; group improvisation; curricular links with the expressive arts and languages

• Space for personalisation and choice: in research methodology, choice of pieces, composition style

• Applying learning

• Embedding literacy and numeracy skills: researching and presenting information; evaluating; communicating.

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