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Students will have a combination of Practical and Theory lessons to cover all aspects of the GCSE Music course. Learners are encouraged to be creative and to broaden their musical horizons and understanding with areas of study that inspire and challenge.
Performing (30%) - All students will need to perform one solo piece and one ensemble piece by the end of the course.
Composing (30%) - Students will compose music throughout the course using the computer sequencing software BandLab or written notation on Flat. Students will have one free composition in the first year (of any style of their choosing) and one composition that will respond to a stimulus in the second year.
Listening (40%) - Students will listen to, and appraise music from four areas of study:
Email: erasmussen@liftrawlett.org
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/music-j536-from-2016/specification-at-a-glance/
Studying GCSE Music can lead to continuing to study music at A-Level. It requires you to analyse things by listening, so it’s a good grounding in concentrating and being perceptive, and it also produces good performers, confident students who are used to being well prepared for deadlines. Music could pave the way to any career. These might include artist management, accountancy, copyright law, events management, journalism, performer, publisher, sound engineer, teacher, TV/ radio presenter. Music students also develop key skills such as; self-management, team work, customer awareness, problem solving, numeracy and ICT. Most importantly Music is a skill for life and provides opportunity for enjoyment, leisure, participation and social interaction.
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Performances (solo and ensemble - 30%) – Internally assessed and externally moderated. These will be recorded and students will be required to perform at certain events throughout the school year.
Compositions (2 compositions - 30%) - Internally assessed and externally moderated. These will be recorded.
Listening Exam Paper – externally marked (exam in June of Year 11 - 40%)
Lift Rawlett,
Comberford Road,
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B79 9AA
For any issues regarding student attendance please contact the attendance office by phoning 01827 54085, or 57178, and select option 1.
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