Music
at Davenant Foundation School, Loughton · school or sixth form
What the college says
The three key elements of performing, composing and appraising have been retained. Performing is worth 30% at AS and 25-35% at A level. Students have to perform for a minimum of 6 minutes at AS and 6-10 minutes (depending on the weighting) at A level. Composing is worth 30% at AS and 25-35% at A level. Students must compose at least two pieces for AS and two or three pieces for A level (depending on the weighting). One must be in response to a brief set by the board and the minimum time for AS must be 4½ minutes and 4-8 minutes at A level (depending on the weighting). Appraising is worth 40% and content has been given in terms of musical elements, contexts and language. Students must study at least 2 Areas of Study at AS and at least 3 Areas of Study at A level, one based in WCM composed between 1650 and 1910, and one that is not based in WCM.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Davenant Foundation School
Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD
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