AS/A2 Music
A Level
In Leeds
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Leeds
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Duration
2 Years
Unit 1 Influences on Music: this is a study of the Western Classical Tradition and also of Choral Music in the Baroque Period. Unit 2 Composing: Creating Musical Ideas: you will study compositional techniques, free composition or pastiche, and how to arrange music; you will choose one of these areas for submitting for assessment. Unit 3 Interpreting musical Ideas: you will choose two.
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Music
Level: AS and A2
Exam Board: AQA
Syllabus No: No: AS 5271
What will I study?
- AS: Unit 1 Influences on Music: this is a study of the Western Classical Tradition and also of Choral Music in the Baroque Period. Unit 2 Composing: Creating Musical Ideas: you will study compositional techniques, free composition or pastiche, and how to arrange music; you will choose one of these areas for submitting for assessment.
Unit 3 Interpreting musical Ideas: you will choose two performances of solo and ensemble music (each 5-8 minutes) from a choice of six (including opportunities for using music technology). - A2:
Unit 4 Music in Context
Unit 5 Developing Musical Ideas
Unit 6 Musical Performance
How is this course assessed?
- AS Unit 1 is a written paper (1 hour 45 mins) with structured listening questions using a CD of musical excerpts, followed by two essay questions: 80 marks (30% of total AS; 15% of total A2)Unit 2 is externally assessed: 60 marks (30% of total AS; 15% of total A2).
- A2 Unit 3 is internally assessed: 80 marks (40% of total AS; 20% of total A2). Unit 4 is a written exam, 20% of A-level Unit 5 is a composition, 15% of A-level Unit 6 is externally assessed, 15% of A-level
What next?
In addition to providing essential background for those preparing for a career in music, this course provides a qualification for further study in music (BMus, BA), and also for theatre studies, media studies, religious education, and the teaching profession in general.
AS/A2 Music