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St. Patrick's Academy
Ballinderry Rd, Lisburn BT28 1TD
MUSIC


Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Description to follow soon.


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.


Key Stage 5
Not available at KS5.