KS REVISION NOTES

Performance (30%)
 

In controlled assessment conditions pupils produce both a solo and an ensemble 
performance. This can be recorded at any time during the course, although for most candidates this will take place in the Spring Term of Year 11. Performances may be on any instrument and in any style. The performances will be internally marked and 
externally moderated.

Composition (30%)

All pupils will study a course of composition over the two year course, learning about compositional techniques and writing music in a variety of styles related to the main 
Areas of Study. Pupils must submit two compositions towards the end of the course which combined should be between two and four minutes in length. These will be internally marked and externally moderated.
 

Listening and Appraising (40%)
 

Pupils study set works from the four Areas of Study during the two year GCSE course in preparation for a 1½ hour written/listening examination in the Summer Term of Year 11. A total of twelve set works will be studied, looking at key musical 
features including melody, rhythm, timbre, texture and dynamics, as well as placing these works in an historical context. More information about the GCSE Music Course is available from the Edexcel website.

 

Although exceptions can be made in certain circumstances, it is generally not appropriate for pupils who have not studied GCSE Music to be able to study Music  as an academic subject in the Sixth Form.