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Music AS/A2 Level Examination Board: AQA Aims of Course The specification will enable students to develop an understanding of the organisation or song, the context of Music and musical styles and genres.
Programme of Study at AS Level and A2 Level Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level) Students take Units 1, 2 and 3. Advanced (A2 Level) Students take Units 4, 5 and 6.
Unit
Level
Name
1
AS
2
Description
Weighting AS/A
Influences on Music
Structured listening question using a CD of Musical excerpts. Two essay questions on each area or study. Written exam.
30% / 15%
AS
Composing: Creating Musical Ideas
Respond to a brief from a choice of 3. Briefs released from AQA on 1st November. Externally assessed coursework.
30% / 15%
3
AS
Performing: Interpreting Musical Ideas
Two performances – 5-8 minutes each. Choice of 6 ideas - 10-16 minutes internally assessed
40% / 30%
4
A2
Music in Context
Structured listening question using a CD of Musical excerpts. Two essay questions on each area or study. Written exam.
20%
5
A2
Composing: Developing Musical Ideas
Respond to a brief from choice of three. Briefs released by AQA on 1st November. Externally assessed coursework.
15%
6
A2
Musical Performance
Two (or more) contrasting performances, programme of 10-15 minutes. Externally assessed.
15%
Approaches to Learning Independent research, independent instrument practice, ensemble skills, group work and listening work.
Minimum entry requirement is a grade C of above in Music at GCSE.
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