Music: Year 11

What will I be learning?

BTEC Level 2 Music Practice - specification

• Component 2: Music Skills Development (60 marks and internally assessed- 30% of total GCSE)- Students will demonstrate professional and commercial skills for the music industry and apply development processes for music skills and techniques.

• Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief (60 marks and externally assessed- 40% of total GCSE) - Students will respond to the brief either as a music creator and producer or as a music creator and performer. The brief will consist of a scenario that will include a list of 10 pieces of music from a range of styles that the learners have covered in Component 1. They will be required to use one of these in their final product.

Key resources

Music Curriculum Overview

How do I develop my knowledge?

• BBC Bitesize

• French Music Project

• Bandlab

BTEC resources

• specification

• What is Component 2?

• What is Component 3?

• Example marking grid

• Example assignment brief

How can I expand my understanding beyond the curriculum?

• Peripatetic lessons - learning an instrument from a peripatetic teacher. Speak to your music teacher to find out information on how you can sign up.

• Choir - join the extracurricular activity of Choir on Thursdays if you enjoy singing and working with others. 

What should I do if I have questions or still need help?

• Contact Ms Sweeney-Ellis or Ms Tsoi (p.sweeney-ellis/ j.tsoi@westminsteracademy.org.uk)

• Contact acting Director of Learning for Expressive Arts (Ms A Hall) at a.hall@westminsteracademy.org.uk