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A Level Music Option Edexcel

A Level Music allows students to follow their passion through performing, composing, and analyzing music, while developing critical and creative skills. The course consists of 30% performing, 30% composing, and 40% listening, with assessments including coursework and a final exam. The music sector is a significant employer in the cultural and creative industries.

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A Level Music Option Edexcel

A Level Music allows students to follow their passion through performing, composing, and analyzing music, while developing critical and creative skills. The course consists of 30% performing, 30% composing, and 40% listening, with assessments including coursework and a final exam. The music sector is a significant employer in the cultural and creative industries.

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A Level

Music
Follow your
passion

• perform
• create
• analyse
Why A Level Music?
• Follow your passion
• Further your creativity
• Development of knowledge &
understanding
• Engage critically and creatively
• Develop your personal interests
• Analyse and reflect on wide range of music
Transferable skills
Written
communication Critical Thinking Organisation Skills
in English

Analytical Skills Technology Skills Creativity


A Level Course Outline
Performing (30%) - Coursework submitted by April in Year 13.

Total performance time of 8 minutes (can be a solo and/or ensemble) - difficulty aim Grade 6/7 standard
It is advised that students are having instrumental/vocal lessons to support with this area of the course

Composing (30%) - Coursework submitted by April in Year 13.


2 compositions: Choice of 1 free composition or a composition from a choice of set briefs +
composition assessing musical techniques. The total time for the composition component is 6 minutes.

Listening (40%) - One written 2hr 10min exam takes place in June in Year 13.
Section A: Areas of study and dictation
Three questions related to the set works (audio and skeleton score given).
One short melody/rhythm exercise
Section B: Extended response
Essay one asks students to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard as an
unfamiliar extract.
Essay two gives a choice of four questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, context
The music sector is the third
largest employer within the
cultural and creative industries in
Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to email [email protected]

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