Music

 Why should I choose it?

If you have good performing skills as a singer or instrumentalist, can read music and have a general interest in many types of Music, this course could be for you. 

What does the course involve?

There are three Units:

Unit 1:    Integrated Tasks which consists of one ‘free’ composition and one solo performance (30%).

Unit 2:    Practical Portfolio consisting of one group performance and one composition based on a brief (30%).

Unit 3:    Listening Paper which assesses your knowledge and understanding of a variety of prescribed musical styles and genres (40%).

What skills will I develop?

You will develop the confidence and ability to perform in public and learn new techniques to enable you to compose a piece of music in a particular genre.  Your analytical skills, pertinent to many musical styles, will also be enhanced.

How will I learn?

By practising, rehearsing, listening and analysing different types of Music.

How will I be assessed?

Unit 1:    Integrated Tasks - a recorded performance and a portfolio of work. (30%).

Unit 2:    Practical Portfolio - a recorded performance and a portfolio of work (30%).

Unit 3:    Listening Paper - a written paper, with CD, assessing knowledge and understanding of the four prescribed topics (40%).

What could a qualification lead to?

The opportunity to study Music at AS and A2 which, in turn, can lead to a career as a performer, teacher, lecturer, composer and journalist.