Physical Education GCSE

Music

The Eduqas GCSE Music course involves the study of a variety of musical genres and styles and encourages an integrated approach to the three distinct disciplines of performing, composing, and appraising.

Eduqas - C660QS

EDUQAS GCSE MUSIC AT A GLANCE

The specification has three components based on the three skills of performing, composing, and appraising.

COMPONENT 1: PERFORMING

Minimum of two pieces; one must be part of an ensemble lasting at least 1 minute, the other a solo or ensemble, both equivalent to at least a grade 3 level. One piece must be linked to an area of study.

COMPONENT 2: COMPOSING

Two compositions must be submitted. Composition 1 is in response to a brief set by WJEC. Learners select one from a choice of four, each related to a different Area of Study. Composition 2 is a free composition. The brief is set by the learner.

COMPONENT 3: APPRAISING

Written / listening exam

AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE:

• Musical Forms and Devices - Western Classical Tradition – Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. - Binary, ternary, minuet and trio, rondo, variation, and strophic forms

• Music for Ensembles - Texture and sonority, Jazz and Blues, musical theatre and chamber music

• Film Music - Composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer, music editor, producer - Dramatic underscore, thematic music, popular song writing

• Popular Music - Composers and performers, singer, songwriter, music producer, arranger, and musical idioms - Students have the opportunity to study music further for A Level, continuing to develop their skills as performers and composers, as well as the in-depth analysis of a variety of musical genres and styles.

The Music Department provides opportunities for students to perform in a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles and take part in the extensive concert programme throughout the year. The department also undertakes trips abroad; destinations have included trips to Italy, France, the Czech Republic and the USA.

EXAM

EXAM

Exam/Assessment Component 1 Performing

Xxx Xxx

Xxx XxxComponent 2 Composing

Xxx XxxComponent 3 Appraising % Details

% 30 Details 2 performances totalling 4-6 minutes. Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. Xxx Xxx Xx 30 Xxx 2 compositions totalling 3-6 minutes. Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated.

Xxx 40 Xxx 1hr 15 mins written listening examination