Key Stage 5 Music
Exam Board and Specification
Edexcel Music A Level
Topics/Skills Taught
Year 12
- Performing throughout the course
- Composition skills and preparation of Free Composition
- Appraising, study and analysis of Set Works within:
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
- Music for Film
- Popular Music and Jazz
Year 13
- Performance recording in Spring Term 2
- Recording of Free Composition and preparation and recording of Technique Assessment
- Appraising, study and analysis of Set Works within:
- Fusions
- New Directions
- Examination based upon Years 12+13 Listening and Appraising.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Concerts and Shows
- Music Festival – by audition – July
- Christmas Concert – all abilities – December
- Music Platforms – classroom concerts (following a music festival)
- Whole School Production – by audition – December
Enrichment Groups
- “Urban Choir”
- “Toot” Flute Group
- “Phat Percentage” Funk Band
- “Brass Monkeys” Brass group
- "Exclusive" Funk Band