Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening MUSIC MRS H
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Sixth Form Virtual Open Evening MUSIC MRS H. POWELL Ysgol Uwchradd Llanidloes High School (MA MUSIC, PGCE)
Passion Motivation Academic achievement Confidence Fulfilment If you play a musical instrument to grade 5 or above, and have a passion for performing and composing music, then you should seriously consider taking Music for A Level. GCSE Music or Grade 5 Theory are an advantage, but not a requirement.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AS Music – Year 12 Unit 1 Performing Unit 2 Composing Unit 3 Appraising A Level Music – Year 13 Unit 4 Performing Unit 5 Composing Unit 6 Appraising In Year 13 you can choose whether to specialise in Performance or in Composition, according to your strengths. You still have to do both, but will do more of the unit you are best at.
PERFORMING AS Music – in Year 12 you submit 6 -8 minutes of music, recorded in one take. 12% of the A Level grade A Level Music – in Year 13 you submit an extra 10 -12 minutes of music if you are specialising in Performance. If you are specialising in Composition, you submit an extra 6 -8 minutes of music. 22% or 14% of the A Level grade
COMPOSING AS Music – In Year 12 you submit 2 compositions; 3 -6 minutes of music. 12% of the A Level grade A Level Music – in Year 13 you submit an extra 3 compositions if you are specialising in Composition; 5 -9 minutes of music. If you specialise in Performance, you submit an extra 2 compositions; 3 -6 minutes of music. 22% or 14% of the A Level grade.
APPRAISING You will study different musical styles and genres and learn to analyse and recognise them. You will focus on some set works. Units 3 and 6 are the only units assessed through examination. You will answer listening questions, analytical questions and essay questions, so a high standard of literacy is AS Music exam 16%, A Level exam 24% of the A Level grade. needed.
ASSESSMENT Performing units are externally assessed by a visiting examiner. You give a recital performance of your pieces to the examiner. Composing units are also assessed externally. You submit a portfolio of work which must include a recording, a score and a log for each piece. Appraising units are externally assessed through examination. The AS examination is 1 hour 30 minutes long, and the A Level examination is 2 hours 15 minutes long.
CAREER PROGRESSION AND SUBJECT COMBINATIONS If you love music, then an A Level in Music can lead to a wealth of different musical careers, including: • Soloist; • Conductor; • Orchestral instrumentalist; • Film music composer; Music A Level complements other Humanities and Arts subjects such as History, Modern Foreign Languages or English, but it complements Science subjects such as Physics and Mathematics equally well. • Writing music for adverts; • Teaching; • Arts administration; • Editing; • Events management. Universities welcome students with a qualification in Music because of the breadth of skills required to succeed at it.
