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MUSIC

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Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 Description to follow soon.

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Key Stage 4

GCSE MUSIC


Music offers pupils the opportunity to develop a variety of skills including listening, performance and composition. Pupils who opt to choose music at Key Stage 4 will follow the GCSE course.


Course Content:

Listening:

The pupils will study a variety of set pieces, which cover a wide range of different musical periods. The 4 areas of study are ‘Western Classical Music, Film Music, Musical Traditions Of Ireland & Popular Music


Candidates will be required to perform prepared pieces of music, both individually and in a group (5 minutes in length). Students must be receiving some form of instrument tuition. (Available in school)


Composition:

Candidates are given the opportunity to create and develop musical ideas by composing music. Compositions must last 3-6 minutes overall.


Examination Details:

  • Composing/Coursework comprises 30% of the final mark and is submitted in April of the final year.

  • Performing carries 35% of the final mark and is conducted by an external examiner in April/May of the final year.

  • Listening and Appraising examination comprises 35% of the final mark and is assessed in June of Year 12.


Prior attainment: Students must have basic skills in singing

/ playing an instrument.

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Key Stage 5

Not available at KS5.

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