| Component |
Requirements |
|
| Unit
1: Performance |
Perform one or more solo or ensemble pieces
lasting 5-6 minutes. |
30% of AS (15 % of A-Level)
Internally assessed
|
| Unit 2: Composition |
A three-minute composition, the brief of which
will be chosen from one of four that the exam board have set.
Written sleeve notes (an evaluation) accompanies the composition. |
30 % of AS (15 % of A-Level)
Externally assessed
|
| Unit 3: Developing Musical Understanding |
Section A: Listening paper.
Section B: Investigating musical styles - respond to structured
questions using set works from instrumental and vocal music
topics.
Section C: Understanding chords and lines - score analysis
and four-part harmony task.
|
40% of AS (20% of A-Level)
Externally assessed
|
| Unit 4: Extended Performance |
Perform solo or ensemble pieces amounting to 12-15 minutes'
worth of repertoire.
|
30% of A2 (15% of A-Level)
Internally assessed
|
| Unit 5: Compositions and Technical Study |
Choice of 1 composition and 1 technical study
(such as Bach chorale) OR 2 compositions OR 2 technical studies. |
30% of A2 (15% of A-Level)
Externally assessed
|
| Unit 6: Further Musical Understanding |
Section A: Aural Analysis (Listening)
Section B: Music in context - respond to structured questions
using set works from the applied music topic.
Section C: Continuity and change in instrumental music.
|
40% of A2 (20% of AS)
Externally assessed
|
