Key Stage 4 Music
At Key Stage 4 students have the option of continuing their musical studies to GCSE level within the department. We currently use the Edexcel GCSE Music specification, where students complete four areas of study and have two areas of coursework.
Paper 1: Performing
Candidates will perform one solo piece and one ensemble piece. This is worth 30% of the total mark for the GCSE.
Paper 2: Composing
Candidates will compose one piece written to a brief, based on one of the areas of study in paper 3. Candidates will also compose a further composition based on a different area of study.
Paper 3: Listening and Appraising
This is a written examination where candidates answer questions on all four Areas of Study:
AoS 1: Structure in Western Classical Music 1600-1899
AoS 2: Changing Directions in Western Classical Music
AoS 3: Popular Music in Context
AoS 4: Indian raga, African music and fusions.
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