| Component |
Requirements |
|
| Unit
1: Performing |
Perform
one or more solo pieces lasting 5-6 minutes.
Performing during the course to include one, solo, one
ensemble, one performance of own composition and one
other. |
15%
of AS (7.5 % A-Level)
Externally assessed
15% of AS (7.5 % of A-Level)
Internally assessed |
| Unit
2: Developing Musical Ideas |
Two
compositional techniques exercises (Bach Chorale and
Baroque Counterpoint).
One Composition from a list of topics (Theme & Variation;
3 minutes long). |
15
% of AS (7.5 % of A-Level)
15 % of AS (7.5 % of A-Level)
Both externally assessed |
| Unit
3: Listening and Understanding |
Part
1: 45-minute listening paper
Part 2: Respond to structured questions using Anthology
(written paper; topics studied are Music for Large Ensemble
and Keyboard Music). |
15
% of AS (7.5 % of A-Level)
25 % of AS (12.5% of A-Level)
Both externally assessed |
| Unit
4: Specialist Options |
Either:
Pathway
A: Composition Portfolio
Or
Pathway
B: Recital
|
15% Externally assessed
15%
Externally assessed
|
| Unit
5: Performing and Composing |
Compositional
techniques examination (Bach Chorale; 3-hour exam).
Performing during the course to include one, solo, one
ensemble, and two others. |
7.5%
Externally assessed
7.5% Internally assessed |
| Unit
6: Analysing Music |
Part
1: 45-minute listening paper
Part 2: Respond to structured questions using Anthology
(written paper; topics studied are Secular Vocal and
Keyboard Music). |
7.5%
Externally assessed
12.5% Externally assessed |
