AS/A2 Music

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

A Level

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leeds

  • 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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Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St. Mark'S Avenue, LS2 9BL

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On request

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Course programme


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.

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