Department Leader: Louise Chapman
Exam board – Eduqas
This course is designed to allow learners to pursue their own musical interests. Learners develop skills in the three distinct but related disciplines of performing, composing and appraising, whilst having flexibility to specialise in either performing or composing. Learners may choose to apportion 10% of their assessment to either performing or composing as an in-depth study. The course is designed to offer contrast and breadth as well as depth of study. Learners will engage with both classical and popular music. All learners will study the development of the symphony, engaging with landmark orchestral repertoire, which is important in developing knowledge and understanding of musical elements and language in context. Learners will use the musical language of this period to compose one piece of music to a brief. Learners will also study Musical Theatre and explore the musical language and styles from the twentieth century.
Year 12
Term 1 – AoSA: The Western Classical Tradition, mini composition projects, performance preparation
Term 2 - AoSA: The Western Classical Tradition, mini composition projects, performance preparation – Mini Recital (December 2020)
Term 3 – AoSC: Musical Theatre, Free choice composition, performance preparation
Term 4 – AoSC: Musical Theatre, Free choice composition, performance preparation
Term 5 – AoSE: Into the 20th Century, Free choice composition, performance preparation
Term 6 - AoSE: Into the 20th Century, Mock exam on all content, Mock Recital (June 2021)
Year 13
Term 1 - Term 1 – AoSA: The Western Classical Tradition, Set Brief composition and performance
Term 2 – AoSC: Musical Theatre, Set Brief composition and performance
Term 3 – AoSE: Into the 20th Century, Set Brief composition
Term 4 – Revise all AoS and finalise all coursework
Term 5 – Revise all AoS
Term 6 – Revise all AoS and Exam