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French GCSE
Music GCSE
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Exam Board: Eduqas (WJEC)
Exam Board: RSL
The GCSE Music course allows candidates to develop their musical performance, composition and listening skills.
Broad based skills include: • Musical analysis and theory • Composition skills • Performance skills • Music Technology
The course is challenging and exciting, covering a range of topics through four interrelated areas of study. They are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of music in: • Musical Forms and Devices • Music for Ensemble • Film Music • Popular Music
Candidates are given the opportunity to develop an understanding and working knowledge of:
• A theoretical background of music and compositional techniques • Exploring and development of compositional style and writing in a chosen style • Ensemble and solo performance work • Technology – how to use Sibelius and Ableton Software
How the course is assessed
60% Coursework – This includes two compositions and two performances
40% Listening Exam – Students listen to and respond to music from the four areas of study, also includes questions on two set works studied during the course
Suitable Candidates
It is strongly advised that students should be able to read music or have an intention of learning to read music.
It is also strongly advised that students learn a musical instrument.
Post 16 Progression Routes
• AS/A Levels in Music and Music
Technology
• BTEC National Diplomas (in
Music, Popular Music and Music
Technology) • Performing Arts BTEC/A Level • Access to Music • Music Colleges • BIMM • MGA Academy • Brit School
Student Comments
“I enjoy the creative and exciting ways of learning”
“I enjoy the independence in our practical lessons” The Rock School Level 2 Music Performance course is a handson approach to music making, rehearsing and performance. This course is equivalent to one GCSE.Broad based skills include: • Rehearsing, ensemble and band work • Listening skills • Performance skills • Researching a variety of musical genres
In lessons, you will be expected to plan your practice time, culminating in a live performance at an event which you have assisted in organising. It is a truly vocational course, and students will learn what is required to be a successful performer at a live event.
How the course is assessed
100% Coursework – this includes:
COMPULSORY UNITS • Live Music Performance • Musical Knowledge
OPTIONAL UNITS (students choose ONE unit) • Instrumental Study • Composing Music
Suitable Candidates
If you play an instrument, love performing and practising, then this is the course for you.
Why pick Music Performance and not GCSE Music? Rehearsing and performing is a major focus of this course, studying your instrument and developing skills in preparation for a live performance. You will track your own progress in the form of a diary and set your own targets. You will also learn how to research a variety of musical genres and present your findings in a platform of your choice.
Post 16 Progression Routes
• Rock School Level 3 Certificate • BTEC National Diplomas(in Music, Popular Music and Music Technology) • Performing Arts BTEC/A Level • Music Colleges • BIMM • MGA Academy • Brit School
Student Comments
‘The best thing about this course is the opportunities I have been given to perform and the enjoyment of working with other like-minded people’
