Course Title | Music | Awarding Body | OCR | Course Level | AS & A2 | Course Description  | Building on skills developed through GCSE Music or instrument knowledge, this course further develops a wide range of music skills and appreciation.
Course Content - AS
Unit 1 - Performing - You will perform both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble.
Unit 2 - Composing - You will create a 3 minute composition, complete with score.
Unit 3 - Introduction to historical study in music - This is in 3 sections: a listening exam, a written exam involving set works, using a score to identify musical features.
Course Content - A2
Unit 4 - Extended Performance - You will prepare a 12-15 minute performance on your chosen instrument.
Unit 5 - Composition and Technical Study - You create your own composition and study other compositional techniques.
Unit 6 - Historical and analytical studies in music - A written exam involving listening to music and set works.
| Assessment | 60% Practical Work (Performing and Composing). 40% Written examination. | Career Opportunities | This course will benefit any student wanting to study music at university or music college. Career opportunities include Television and Radio, Teaching and Music Technology. | Entry Requirements | Grade B and above at GCSE Music or grade 5 in any instrument including voice |
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