{"id":82,"date":"2018-08-20T14:10:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T14:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2023-06-19T04:27:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T04:27:14","slug":"music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/curriculum\/a-level-qualifications\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.2;\">Music<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><blockquote>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 30px\">\u201cMusic gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.&#8221;<\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Plato<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Entry requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Automatic entry onto Level 3 courses includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 or above in English and\/or Mathematics. Students with either English and\/or Mathematics at Grade 3 or below will have individual meetings to determine the most suitable pathway within the Sixth Form.<\/p>\n<p>As well as the general entry requirements for the Sixth Form, we would recommend that students applying for this course have a grade 5 or above in GCSE Music or play an instrument at Grade 5 standard \u2013 Associated Board or equivalent and read music competently.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Course description<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This new A Level course will allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of many different styles of music, through in-depth study and analysis. It brings listening, performance and composition to life in new and engaging ways, and links to the world around us.<\/p>\n<p>Every student has different learning styles and musical tastes, which is why our A Level course values all music styles, skills and instruments. This course will broaden students\u2019 minds and foster a love of all music with a qualification that students of all abilities and backgrounds will enjoy. This course allows students to develop particular strengths and interests and encourages lifelong musical learning.<\/p>\n<p>The Subject content is divided into three components:<\/p>\n<p>For this specification learners must choose either Option A in both Components 1 and 2 or Option B in both Components 1 and 2. All learners must study Component 3.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Component 1:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Performing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A: 35% of qualification<\/li>\n<li>Option B: 25% of qualification<\/li>\n<li>Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Component 2:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Composing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option B: 35% of qualification<\/li>\n<li>Option A: 25% of qualification<\/li>\n<li>Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by WJEC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Component 3:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Appraising Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 40% of qualification<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Performance Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to practical work in class and the extra-curricular programme, you will have many opportunities to perform in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concerts throughout the year in School and\u00a0in external venues such as York Minster<\/li>\n<li>School Shows<\/li>\n<li>Visits to festivals, competitions,\u00a0and playing in the community<\/li>\n<li>Master classes with visiting professional musicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Exam board<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eduqas.co.uk\/qualifications\/music-as-a-level\/#tab_keydocuments\"><strong>Eduqas A Level Music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Past papers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eduqas.co.uk\/qualifications\/music-as-a-level\/#tab_pastpapers\"><strong>Past Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Component 1:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Performance <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option A:<\/strong> Total duration of performances: 10-12 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option A:<\/strong> 35% of qualification<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">A performance consisting of a <strong>minimum of three<\/strong> pieces. At least one of these pieces must be as a soloist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option B:<\/strong> Total duration of performances: 6-8 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option B:<\/strong> 25% of qualification<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">A performance consisting of a <strong>minimum of two <\/strong>pieces either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">Within the performance module students will develop instrumental technique and the ability to interpret the performance details of their chosen pieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Component 2: Composition<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option A:<\/strong> Total duration of compositions: 4-6 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option A:<\/strong> 25% of qualification<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Two <\/strong>compositions, <strong>one<\/strong> of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by WJEC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">The second composition is a free composition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option B:<\/strong> Total duration of compositions: 8-10 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Option B:<\/strong> 35% of qualification<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Three <\/strong>compositions<strong>,<\/strong> <strong>one<\/strong> of which must reflect the musical techniques and conventions associated with the Western Classical Tradition and be in response to a brief set by WJEC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">The <strong>second<\/strong> composition must reflect the musical characteristics of <strong>one different<\/strong> area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition) while the<strong> third<\/strong> composition is a free composition.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Component 3: Appraising Music <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Three areas of study:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Area of study A:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>The Western Classical Tradition<\/strong> (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works. Choose <strong>one<\/strong> set work for detailed analysis and the other for general study.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Symphony No. 104 in D major, &#8216;London&#8217;: Haydn<\/li>\n<li>Symphony No. 4 in A major, &#8216;Italian&#8217;: Mendelssohn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">A choice of <strong>one<\/strong> area of study from:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Area of study B:<\/strong> Rock and Pop<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Area of study C:<\/strong> Musical Theatre<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Area of study D:<\/strong> Jazz<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Area of study E:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\"><strong>Into the Twentieth Century<\/strong> including <strong>two<\/strong> set works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, Movement II: Poulenc<\/li>\n<li>Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages: Debussy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Area of study F<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\"><strong>Into the Twenty-first Century<\/strong> including <strong>two<\/strong> set works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><em>Asyla, Movement 3, Ecstasio: Thomas Ad\u00e8s<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>String Quartet No. 2 (Opus California) Movements 1 (Boardwalk) and 4 (Natural Bridges): Sally Beamish<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\"><strong>Questions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Set work analysis with a score<\/li>\n<li>Extended responses on wider context<\/li>\n<li>Unprepared extracts of music with and without a score<\/li>\n<li>Comparison questions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">This component includes a listening examination.<\/p>\n<h3>What this course leads onto<\/h3>\n<p>An A Level in Music gives you a strong foundation for higher education in the subject and a career composing or performing music. Some students go on to work in the music industry for TV, radio or in companies, others go on to be music teachers or instrumental\/vocal teachers or use their musical skills and knowledge in other careers, such as event management or leisure and tourism. This is both an academic and practical subject that will develop transferable analysis and essay writing skills and its relevance is not just limited to a musical degree or a career in Music.<\/p>\n<h3>Ways to help my child succeed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance, composition and analysis are of the highest importance. Students will need to practise their own instrument regularly and complete composing and written\u00a0assignments.<\/li>\n<li>It is expected you will\u00a0already have a high level of music theory knowledge, be able to read staff\u00a0notation fluently and have experience both studying and performing music. You will be required to complete an audition prior to enrolment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Useful websites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musictheory.net\/\">www.musictheory.net\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.good-ear.com\/\">www.good-ear.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teoria.com\">https:\/\/www.teoria.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trainer.thetamusic.com\/en\/content\/music-training-games\">https:\/\/trainer.thetamusic.com\/en\/content\/music-training-games<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b078n25h\/episodes\/player?page=2\">https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b078n25h\/episodes\/player?page=2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":28,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1494,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82\/revisions\/1494"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archbishopholgates.academy\/sixth-form\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}