Music
Examining Board
Edexcel
Course Introduction
This qualification has been redesigned to reflect the demands of a truly modern and evolving music environment. It enables students to apply themselves and gives them the skills to succeed. The qualification has a straightforward three part structure involving performing coursework, composing coursework and one examined listening paper appraising eight set works. Composition work is completed using ‘Sibelius’ music software in a computer suite. Overall, this subject is very practically based and can be a very enjoyable contrast to other more essay dependant subjects chosen by students. The teacher/student ratio is usually very good in this subject, which has a very positive influence on outcomes.
Assessments
Paper 1 Performing - Internally assessed/externally moderated (30% of the overall mark)
Paper 2 Composing - Internally assessed/externally moderated (30% of the overall mark)
Paper 3 Listening and Appraising - Written paper externally assessed, 1 hour 45 minutes (40% of overall mark)
Progression
The Music Industry including performers, composers, educators, sales/promotions, arts administrators, journalism, sound engineers, recording engineers, producers, acousticians.
Course Content
Area 1 : Instrumental Music 1700 - 1820
J.S Bach: 3rd Mvt, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major
Beethoven: 1st Mvt, Piano Sonata in C Minor ‘Pathetique’
Area 2: Vocal Music
Purcell: Music for a while
Queen: Killer Queen (Sheer Heart Attack)
Area 3: Music for Stage and Screen
Schwartz: Defying Gravity (Cast of recording of Wicked)
Williams: Main Title: Rebel Blockade Runner (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Area 4: Fusions
Afro Celt Sound System: Release (Volume 2:Release)
Esperanza Spalding: Samba Em Preludio (Esperanza)
Contact Name
Mr A Day – Director of Music
