Year 12 2023-24

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DEADLINES 2023-25

For information on all interim (progress review) assessments and deadlines, visit the Scheme of Work & Assessments page

15th April 2024 Mock Techniques of Composition Paper Released

17th May 2024 Draft Performing & Composing Submission Deadline

17th May 2024 Mock Techniques of Composition Submission Deadline

March 2024 Composing Coursework Submission Deadline (Y13)

March 2024 A level Music Final Recital, Walden Hall (Y13)

March 2024 Performing Coursework Submission Deadline (Y13)

March 2024 Performing Coursework Selection Deadline (Y11, Y13)

1st April 2025 Compositional Techniques Paper Released (Y13)

April 2025 Compositional Techniques Controlled Conditions Begin (Y13)

May 2025 Compositional Techniques Coursework Submission Deadline (Y13)

You must select your preferred performing coursework for submission by completing the performing coursework selection table below.

Performing Coursework

Performing Coursework Audio Recordings

Listen to and review your performing coursework here. Is your performance accurate? Every pitch and note length should be correct. Also consider accuracy of tempo (maintaining a steady tempo) and intonation (tuning).Does your performance demonstrate technical control? Do you play the notes with equal weight and length to produce an even, legato melodic line? Does each note sound clearly? Do you use the sustain pedal effectively?Is your performance expressive? Only when you can play your piece accurately with total confidence can you make your performance truly expressive. Do you subtly shape the phrases with dynamics? Do you play the dynamics written on the page?Your final performing coursework will be named as follows, in which XXXX is your candidate number:Performing Authentication Sheet: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_01_PASPerforming Audio: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_01_audioPerforming Score: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_01_score

Performing Coursework Sheet Music & Backing Tracks

*Each piece of sheet music should be submitted as a single pdf. If your sheet music is saved in a different format or in multiple separate files, please use an online pdf converter and/or combining tool to produce a single pdf file.*Convert jpg to pdf files and merge separate pdf pages into a single pdf using a tool such as this one: https://www.ilovepdf.com/*Label your files as follows:Candidate Number Surname, Firstname Recital Composer1, Composer2, Composer3 etc.

Performing Coursework Selection Table

*Listen to your performance recordings and find your best so far.*Look at the filename of your best recording. It contains within it a date code. Example: Bloggs, Joe Recital 20220905 (the date code is 5th September 2022)*Enter this date code into the table below. This recording will be submitted to the examiner.

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Performing Coursework Assessment and Feedback

*Select the folder with your name to read past and current coursework marks and feedback.

Composing and Compositional Techniques Coursework

Composing Coursework Drafts, Final Pdf Scores and Mp3 Audio Files

Upload your completed composing coursework pdf and mp3 files here. Name your final coursework as follows, in which XXXX is your candidate number:Composing Authentication Sheet: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_02_CASFree Composition Audio: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_02_FC_audioFree Composition Score: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_02_FC_scoreBriefs Assessing Technique (Chorale) Audio: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_02_BAT_audioBriefs Assessing Technique (Chorale) Score: 14429_XXXX_Surname, Firstname_9MU0_02_BAT_score

Composing Coursework Assessment and Feedback

*Select the folder with your name to read past and current coursework marks and feedback.

Composing Coursework Teacher Feedback

Y12 Composing Feedback 2021-22

Composing Coursework Peer Feedback

Y13 Composing Coursework Peer Feedback 2022-23

Compositional Techniques Record of Controlled Conditions

Y13 Compositional Techniques Record 2022-23