Key Stage 4 Options Brochure

MUSICInformaon from:Miss LastAssessment:• 30% performance• 30% composion• 40% wrien examinaon based on 12 set piecesCourse contentGCSE Music is ideal for students who enjoy making music and learning about it. The three main acviesare performing, composing and analysis.This is an integrated course which encourages students to develop their understanding by linking listening,performing and composing. Twelve pieces of music (in different styles, including Classical, World & Popular)are explored by a variety of methods. Students learn about key features, social and historical context, andperformance. There is one examinaon in the summer of Year 11 (worth 40%), which assesses knowledgeof the twelve set pieces.During the course students will:• Compose in small groups and as individuals• Explore the potenal of the music technology• Build their musical vocabulary and theorecal knowledge• Develop their solo and group performance skills.For the performance work any musical instrument is acceptable, as is singing or using computers. In recentyears, in addion to all the orchestral instruments, students have gained success on acousc and electricguitars, piano or keyboards and drum kit. Students on the course are entled to apply for instrumentallessons from the team of specialist vising teachers.Performing is worth 30% of the overall grade. Students will perform a solo and in an ensemble. They canchoose computer sequencing, recording and MCing as their performance opon.Composion work builds on the foundaons laid in Year 9, and students build up a collecon of pieces fromwhich they choose two to be assessed. As part of the composion course, students can choose to writemusic using technology. This part of the course is worth 30% of the overall grade.Work-related learning• You will learn how composers work to a specific brief• You will study the techniques of composers and recording engineersProgression routes• Post-16 Music & Music Technology• Careers in the arts and music technology01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 26