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WJEC A Level Music

at Cox Green School, Maidenhead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Component 1: Appraising Music Section A: Listening  1 set from Area of study 1 – Western Classical Music.  2 sets of questions from a choice of 5 optional Areas of study. Section B: Analysis Students answer 2 sets of linked questions on extracts from the set works in Area of Study 1 – Western Classical Music. Blank scores and audio excerpts are provided. Section C: Contextual Understanding Students answer one essay question from a choice of two based on their chosen areas of study. Students are assessed on their critical understanding across the genres, styles and traditions of their two Areas of study and must demonstrate their ability to show sophisticated connections between music and its contexts. Component 2: Performing Students must demonstrate both technical and expressive control throughout the performance which could include, but is not limited to: Accuracy of pitch and rhythm, tone quality, phrasing and articulation, choice of tempo and dynamics. Component 3: Composing Composition 1 is to a brief set by AQA during year 13 and Composition 2 is a free composition Students must demonstrate their ability to develop, extend and manipulate musical ideas using the musical elements as appropriate to their chosen style or genre. A summary of the topics studied, the full syllabus and past papers can be downloaded at: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/music/as-and-a-level/music-7272

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Associated Board Grade 5 on specialist instrument/voice.

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

  • Cox Green School

    HIGHFIELD LANE, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 3AX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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