OPTION SUBJECTS: MUSIC

At GCSE we follow the Eduqas syllabus. This is divided into 3

All pupils are involved in school extra-curricular musicmaking, as part of the coursework requirements. Music GCSE provides many opportunities to pursue in much greater depth your enthusiasm for performing, composing or exploring the world of music technology - and this is encouraged by the flexibility of the GCSE course and the structure of options within it.

This course should appeal to a broad cross-section of pupils, not just those who intend to study Music at A-Level. If pupils enjoy listening to and creating music, of any kind, then this course may well be for them. There is almost equal emphasis on composition, performing and listening, and all types of music are studied: popular, jazz, world and classical.

You will need to be having regular lessons on an instrument or voice to truly achieve on this course. You may find it helpful to have some basic keyboard skills but this is not an essential requirement. You will listen to a broad range of music throughout the course and will be expected to approach all musical styles with an open mind. A passion and enthusiasm for music is essential!