Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 53
What is the course content and how is it assessed?
Component 1 and 2: Performing and Composing
The performing element of the course will be an externally examined performance with a visiting
examiner. The composition element of the course will externally examined. With these two elements you
will choose from one of the two options below:
Option A:
Performing (35%)
Learners are required to give a performance consisting of a minimum of three pieces. At least one of these
pieces must be as a soloist. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area of study. At least
one other piece must reflect the musical characteristics of a different area of study.
Composing (25%)
Learners are required to prepare a portfolio of two compositions, one of which must reflect the musical
language, techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition in response to a
brief. The second composition is a free composition. The total duration of compositions music be between
4-6 minutes.
Option B:
Performing (25%)
Learners are required to give a performance containing a minimum of two pieces either as a soloist or as
part of an ensemble. One piece must reflect the musical characteristics of one area. The second
composition must reflect the musical techniques and conventions of a different area of study and the third
composition is a free composition. Learners will set their own briefs for compositions two and three.
-Options A and B
Where a performance is required to relate to an area of study, the piece must be selected from one the
following areas of study:
Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras)
Area of study B: Rock and Pop
Area of study C: Musical Theatre
Area of study D: Jazz
Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century
Area of study F: Into the Twenty-first Century
Component 3: Appraising : 40%
Externally assessed. 100 Marks available on a 2 hour 15min exam.
This examination will assess knowledge and understanding of music through three areas of study. Area of
study A is compulsory and learners then choose two further contrasting areas of study
Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900)
Choose one from:
Area of study B: Rock and Pop
Area of study C: Musical Theatre
Area of study D: Jazz.
Choose one from:
Area of study E: Into The Twentieth Century
Area of study F: Into The Twenty-first Century
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