GCE A level Music CCEA Specification What does

GCE A level Music CCEA Specification

What does the AS course consist of? Three modules (all in Summer of Year 13): 1. AS Performing O Solo performance and viva voce, both assessed by an external assessor (32. 5% of AS and 13% of A level) 2. AS Composing O Composition Task OR Composition with Technology Task, internally assessed and externally moderated (32. 5% of AS and 13% of A level) 3. AS Responding to Music O Two external written papers. O Test of Aural Perception – 1 hour, and Written Examination – 2 hours (35% of AS and 14% of A level)

What does the A 2 course consist of? Three Modules (all in Summer of Year 14): 1. A 2 Performing O Solo performance and viva voce, both assessed by an external assessor (19. 5% of A level) 2. A 2 Composing O Composition Task OR Composition with Technology Task, internally assessed and externally moderated (19. 5% of A level) 3. A 2 Responding to Music O Two external written papers. O Test of Aural Perception – 1. 25 hours, and Written Examination – 2 hours (21% of A level)

What can I do to support my son/daughter in Music? O Support your son/daughter by taking an interest in their work, for example, listening to their instrumental practice O Check planner at least weekly O Ensure that they have a quiet space to study (this might involve listening to the set works) O Try to limit distractions such as TV, mobile phones, social media, etc as much as possible.

What can I do to support my son/daughter in Music? Music is a subject with a wide and varied skill set. It requires continuous commitment to: O instrumental practice O composition O listening to and study of the set works and wider listening

What can I do to support my son/daughter in Music? O Encourage your son/daughter to listen to as much music by the composers of the set works and from each of the three set topics as possible: O Music for Orchestra 1700 – 1900 O Sacred Vocal Music (Anthems) O Secular Vocal Music (Musicals) O Take/encourage your son/daughter to go to as many concerts and live performances as possible, especially to hear any of the set works or works by composers of the set works.

What can I do to support my son/daughter in Music? O Encourage your son/daughter to be involved in the many extra-curricular ensembles and choirs here in Ballyclare High School and beyond. Breadth of musical experience will contribute to their performance skills and their understanding of a wide range of different musical genres. O Encourage your son/daughter to use your Music teachers as the valuable resource they are. We are here to support and guide and will always endeavour to make time for pupils beyond the timetable allocation for our subject.

What can I do to support my son/daughter in Music? Other skills that are essential for success A level Music Literacy Self-management Managing Information Creativity Problem Solving

Contact Details for Music Department O Dorothy Orr dorr 388@c 2 kni. net O Carole Doherty cdoherty 881@c 2 kni. net