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Music
During the course all students will develop their performance and compositional skills and will gain a greater understanding of how to analyse music.
Examination Board OCR
Specification Number H543
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
Music
During the course all students will develop their performance and compositional skills and will gain a greater understanding of how to analyse music.
Examination Board OCR
Specification Number H543
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Course Overview
During the course all students will develop their performance and compositional skills and will gain a greater understanding of how to analyse music.
Course Content
- AOS 1: Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
- AOS 2: Popular Song: Blues, Jazz, Swing and Big Band.
- AOS 3: Developments in Instrumental Jazz 1910 to the present day.
- AOS 4: Religious Music of the Baroque Period.
- AOS 5: Programme Music 1820–1910.
- AOS 6: Innovations in Music 1900 to the present day.
Course Leader of Music
Ms Newman
Entry Requirements
Sixth Form Entry Criteria:
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature. If students do not have a grade 4+ in GSCE Maths they will be required to re-sit this qualification.
Special Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Music 5+
Students also need to be able to perform confidently (to grade 4/5 standard) on their chosen instrument.
English Language or English Literature 5
Music 5
Assessment Information
Students opt for either option A or B for composing and performing.
Option A:
Performing A = 25%
Students must perform two contrasting pieces that last a minimum of 9 minutes.
Composing A = 35%
Students must create compositions that last a combined duration of at least 8 minutes including:
• A composition where the brief is set by the exam board.
• A composition where the brief is set by the student.
• Three technical exercises.
Option B:
Performing B = 35%
Students must perform three contrasting pieces that last 15 minutes.
Composing B = 25%
Students must create compositions that last a combined duration of at least 4 minutes including:
• A composition where the brief is set by the exam board.
• A composition where the brief is set by the student.
Listening and Appraising = 40%
This will be assessed through a 21⁄2 hour exam at the end of the course. The exam will include both listening and essay questions.
Progression Route
This subject opens the door to a wide variety of courses at University. You will have the experience and qualifications to gain access to the Conservatoire or study the following courses at University: Music, Music Performance, Music Technology and Popular Music.
How do I prepare?
Recommended Reads
| AS Harmony Workbook | Rhinegold Education |
| AS Composition Workbook | Rhinegold Education |
| Literacy Workbook | Rhinegold Education |
Useful Websites
| A Level Music | Explore Website |
| YouTube: and search for Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven | Explore Website |
Download Wider Reading List for Music
Course Leader of Music
Ms Newman
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
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- Wood Green Road
- Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 9QU
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