Music
Option subject
Why Music ?
If you play an instrument or have singing lessons and spend time listening to or composing music , Music GCSE will enable you to gain a growing understanding and greater appreciation of the subject . As well as allowing you to find out more about different styles of music and enhancing your musical skills , taking Music GCSE will also help you to build greater analytical skills , demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a group , and develop your creativity . Above all , pick Music if you enjoy it . What will you study ? Music is taught in three separate , but interlinked , disciplines : Performing , Composing and Listening . You will be encouraged to play a full part in the musical life of the school and to gain as wide a practical musical experience as possible . Performing You will be required to submit one solo and one ensemble performance . Grade 5 standard or above is recommended by the time the performance takes place . Internally assessed and externally moderated . Composing Two compositions , one to a brief set by the exam board . Music ICT software ( e . g . Sibelius or Garageband ) or more traditional methods for composition can be used . Internally assessed and externally moderated . Listening and Appraising Students develop their listening and appraising skills through the study of music across a variety of styles and genres . Externally assessed through a listening examination .
Exam board
Examinations
Coursework ( 60 %) Paper 1 ( 1h 45 )
Edexcel
40
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