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Examined in June 2009 and June 2010
Examination Board: Edexcel

Music A Level is an opportunity for students to gain considerable experience in all aspects of this field. The course caters to a wide range of students’ interests and backgrounds. For example, the A2 student taking a route to a traditional degree course may opt to take three Areas of Study in the Western Classical tradition (e.g.: Sacred vocal music, Keyboard music and Music for small ensemble) with composition techniques in Bach chorale and Renaissance counterpoint. An AS student who plays in a rock band may prefer to opt for Areas of Study in Popular music and jazz, and 20th and 21st century art music combined with composition techniques in 32-bar pop song and electro-acoustic music.

Grade 5 music is required.

 

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Three modules are studied at AS.

UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION
WEIGHTING
          AS A
1 AS Performing Externally assessed 5 – 6 mins 30 % 15 %
2 AS Composing Externally assessed coursework n/a 30 % 15 %
3 AS Developing Musical Understanding Written Examination 2 hours 40 % 20 %
 
A2
Three modules are also studied at A2
UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION WEIGHTING A2
4 A2 Extended performance Externally assessed 12 - 15mins 15 %
5 A2 Composition and Technical Study Externally assessed coursework n/a 15 %
6 A2 Further Musical Understanding Listening and
written examination		 2 hours 20 %