COURSES

Music
Unit 3: Introduction to Historical Study
in Music (30%)
This is a timed examination paper undertaken in the
final term of the AS course. It consists of questions
on unfamiliar listening extracts based upon the
classical orchestra and jazz. There is also an essay
question on the background and context of these
musical genres.
A2 level is also made up of three units which relate
to two broad Areas of Study:
Tonality (The Language of Western Tonal Harmony
1600 -1900) and Interpretation.
Unit 4: Performing (40%)
This consists of a 15-minute recital which is
examined by a visiting examiner. A combination
of solo and ensemble performances is acceptable,
after which you will discuss your programme,
interpretation and performance with the examiner.
Further information
It is desirable for candidates to have achieved at least
Grade B at GCSE Music or equivalent and to have
reached an approximate standard of Grade 6 on an
instrument or voice.
The exam board for this course is:
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations.
The specification numbers are:
H142 (AS); H542 (A2)
Full course details can be found at:
www.ocr.org.uk
For further information, please contact:
Director of Music, Mr J Jensen,
juj@millfieldschool.com
Unit 5: Composing (30%)
In this coursework unit, candidates study one
compositional style of Western Tonal Harmony and
compile a portfolio of seven exercises completed
during the course; one further exercise is completed
under timed conditions. In addition, you will
complete a four-minute composition which is either
a song, a piece of programme music or film music,
which you will have studied during the course.
Unit 6: Historical and Analytical Studies
in Music (30%)
This is a timed examination paper undertaken in
the final term of the A level course. It consists of
questions on an unfamiliar listening extract drawn
from Accompanied Vocal Music 1900-1945 as well
as two essay questions on a topic studied during
the course.
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