Music - Key Stage 4

3 Components:

• Performing 30%
  A minimum of two performances, 1 solo, 1 ensemble ( 4-6 mins)
• Composing 30%
  Two compositions one free the other to a set brief (3-6 mins)
• Appraising 40%I hour 15mins Listening external examination
  set on extracts of music studied during the two year course

Assessment at Key stage 4

Written assessments each term on Listening and Appraising Topics using GCSE style questions

Interim composition checks and marking

Final compositions sent to Board for external marking

Interim Performance marking

Formal Internal  Performance Marks sent to board

End of year 10 examination

Year 11 mocks ( Autumn and Spring terms)

Year 11 Eduqas GCSE examination ( 1 hour 15 mins )

How can parents help support their child’s learning?

Students should listen to a wide variety of music critically and attend concerts/performances when able

Youtube could be used to see various performances of key pieces of music

BBC Bitesize

Enrichment opportunities

Students need to be able to sing or play an Instrument to meet the requirements of Component 2 of the course and therefore  should be having lessons/ practising regularly.  Performing in a choir and/or an instrumental group would also help

Extra-curricular clubs are available for students to join in school

GCSE course/s (exam board and code)

Eduqas

GCSE Music Specification