L6 2025-26

Music Coursework Home

DEADLINES 2025-27

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

30th January 2026 Composing Coursework Quartet Draft 1

27th February 2026 Composing Coursework Quartet Draft 2

1st April 2026 L6 Techniques of Composition Paper Released

15th May 2026 L6 Techniques of Composition Paper Deadline

1st June 2026 L6 Composing Coursework Submission Deadline

5th June 2026 L6 Performing Coursework Submission Deadline

1st December 2026 Composing Coursework Draft 1 Deadline

1st March 2027 Composing Coursework Draft 2 Deadline

End of Lent Term 2027 Final Performing Coursework Deadline

End of Lent Term 2027 Final Composing Coursework Deadline

1st April 2027 Techniques of Composition Paper Released

April 2027 Techniques of Composition Controlled Conditions Begin

10th May 2027 Techniques of Composition Paper Submission Deadline

June 2027 (Afternoon) A level Music Appraising Exam

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.*Check and indicate the Difficulty Levels with the help of the Difficulty Levels Booklet

Y12 Performing Coursework Selection 2023-24.xlsx

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 2023-24.xlsx

Composing Coursework Peer Feedback

Y12 Composing Peer Feedback 2023-24.docx

Compositional Techniques Record of Controlled Conditions

Y12 Compositional Techniques Record 2023-24.xlsx

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