Welcome to the Music Department
Staff
Mrs Howells
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What will I be studying? GCSE Music is made up of 3 areas: Listening, Composing and Performing. There are 4 main areas of study and they cover topics such as Classical Music, Popular Music, 20th Century Music and World Music. |
What sort of coursework will I have to do, how will the coursework influence my final mark? 30% is composing |
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What sort of activities will I be doing in class? Listening to Music and analysing how it works |
How will I be examined? 40% of the marks are based on a listening exam. |
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Do I need special skills? You need to play an instrument and must be having instrumental lessons. |
What qualifications will I achieve? GCSE in Music.
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How will I be assessed? Your composition and your performances will be assessed in college but the listening exam will be assessed by the exam board.
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What else do I need to know? A love of music is a strong base for success but the desire to compose and perform is also important. You will be expected to participate in extra curricular activities such as Senior Band and Choir and perform in various concerts. |
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What sort of homework will I be expected to do? Listening and theory tasks |
Who can I speak to for further information? Mrs Howells
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What deadlines will I need to meet? There will be weekly composition tasks |
What can this course lead to in the future? A level Music |
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KS3 Curriculum Information
The KS3 Curriculum is currently undergoing review in light of the new government directives. KS3 information will be added as soon as we have undergone our internal review which will start on the training day
Tuesday April 8th 2008