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Telephone: 020 8508 0404
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Music

Overview

Content

Requirements

Careers

Overview

Students studying the subject at A Level follow the Edexcel specification.  During the course the following topics are covered.

Content

Year 12 & 13

Unit 1: Performance (30%)

Total performance time of 8 minutes

Performance can be solo and/or ensemble

Grade 7 Standard

Unit 2: Composition (30%)

2 Compositions

1 free or free choice brief – minimum of 4 minutes

1 brief assessing technique – minimum of 1 minute

Together total of 6 minutes

Unit 3: Appraising (40%)

6 Areas of Study with 3 set works in each

  • Vocal Music
  • Instrumental Music
  • Music for Film
  • Popular Music and Jazz
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  • New Directions
2 hour written exam

Requirements

For more detailed information about the course content and assessment requirements, please refer to the examination board website.

Careers

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