Music
EXAM BOARD: WJEC
HEAD OF MUSIC: Mrs Crossley
STAFF: Mr D Karran
Students will: Listen to and learn about music from a wide range of historical periods, develop skills in performing music (both individually and in a group), and develop skills in composing music in a style of their choice.
Students thinking of opting for Music GCSE should note: 30% of the overall GCSE mark is given for performing. If you play an instrument or can sing, this will be a great advantage.
Unit 1: Performing
Section A: Performing
A minimum of two pieces lasting 4 – 6 mins. Pieces should be at least one minute long. They can be solo, or an independent part in an ensemble or a combination of the two.
Unit 2: Composing
Section A:
Two compositions, one of which must be in response to a brief set by WJEC. The second is a free composition for which students set their own brief.
Section B:
A reflection on one of the compositions.
Unit 3: Appraising
One question on each of the two set works and six questions on unprepared music based on the elements of music:
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Dynamics
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Form and structure
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Harmony
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Melody and pitch
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Performance techniques/articulation
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Sonority/timbre
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Tempo, rhythm, and metre
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Texture
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Tonality
ASSESSMENT:
UNIT 1: PERFORMING
4 - 6 minutes.
32.5%
UNIT 2: COMPOSING
32.5%
3 - 6 minutes.
UNIT 3: APPRAISING
1 hour 30 mins digital listening exam.
35%