SLIDE 1
GCSE Music
Miss Millington
SLIDE 2 The Course
Integrated Portfolio
(Internally Examined)
- Solo Performance
- Composition – Student set brief
Practical Portfolio
(Internally Examined)
- Ensemble Performance
- Composition – Board set brief
Listening and Appraising
(Externally Examined)
- 1 hour 30 minute exam at the end of Yr. 11
- 4 Areas of Study
60%
40%
SLIDE 3 Integrated Portfolio
Solo Performance
- Students may sing or play an instrument.
- Accompaniment may be live or pre-recorded.
- Performances need to be approximately 2
minutes long. Students are marked on their ability to: Perform a suitably challenging piece. Perform the piece accurately. Perform with expression and style.
15%
SLIDE 4 Integrated Portfolio
Composition – Student Set Brief
- Students typically compose for their
instrument/voice.
- Some students notate their composition on
computer software, but there are other options available. Students are marked on their ability to: Follow a coherent structure. Develop their ideas and vary musical elements, such as volume, expression, speed etc. Use appropriate musical techniques.
15%
SLIDE 5 Practical Portfolio
Ensemble Performance
- Students can choose their own groups.
- Instrumental and/or vocal options available.
Students are marked on their ability to: Perform a suitably challenging piece. Perform the piece accurately. Perform with expression and style. Respond to the other performers in the group.
15%
SLIDE 6 Integrated Portfolio
Composition – Board Set Brief
- The exam board release the materials for this
composition at the start of Year 11.
- Students have to respond to a brief set by the
exam board using one of the stimuli given. Students are marked on their ability to: Follow a coherent structure. Develop their ideas and vary musical elements, such as volume, expression, speed etc. Use appropriate musical techniques. Use/develop/vary the stimulus chosen.
15%
SLIDE 7
Briefs and Stimuli
SLIDE 8
Integrated Portfolio
SLIDE 9 Listening and Appraising Exam
Students will learn about and be examined on 4 Areas of Study:
- The Concerto Through Time
- Rhythms of the World
- Film (and game) Music
- Conventions of Pop
The exam lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and takes place at the end of Year 11.
Students answer a combination of short answer, multiple choice, and essay-style questions.
40%
SLIDE 10
Listening and Appraising Exam
Students will be asked to: Identify instruments Describe how instruments are played. Notate a short melody Describe how a piece of music supports the mood of a film scene Describe texture, dynamic changes, tempo changes etc.
40%
Students who can’t already read treble clef will need to be willing to learn.
SLIDE 11
What Skills and Qualities Will I Develop?
Independence Curiosity Confidence Active Listening Resilience Teamwork
SLIDE 12
Over To You
Music is a challenging but very rewarding GCSE to take. You will encounter lots of new music, fresh ideas, and develop many skills. If you any questions or concerns, please ask and I shall endeavour to answer them! Miss Milli lingto ngton hml@ch-pb.com
