Churcher's College Sixth Form Prospectus 2018
Our Sixth Form Prospectus provides course details, an insight into life as a Sixth Former at Churcher's, testimonials from students as well as the universities and types of careers they go on to do in the world of work.
Our Sixth Form Prospectus provides course details, an insight into life as a Sixth Former at Churcher's, testimonials from students as well as the universities and types of careers they go on to do in the world of work.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
THE SUBJECTS<br />
Edexcel (9MUO) Mrs H. Purchase<br />
& Mr P. Cree<br />
MUSIC<br />
Advanced level Music is enjoyable and challenging. It is a varied course which<br />
should appeal to anyone who enjoys composing, performing and listening to a<br />
wide variety of musical styles.<br />
Music requires students to demonstrate many different skills and for this reason<br />
it complements a wide range of other subjects. It is also refreshingly unique.<br />
Having the ability to perform, to be creative and analytical, to write essays and<br />
to understand music in its social context is important.<br />
Music technology can play a key role in performance and creative activities. The<br />
Music Department is equipped with a new, state-of-the-art music technology<br />
suite, which includes Sibelius, Sonar, and other sequencing and recording<br />
software.<br />
A wide range of musical experiences and performance opportunities are offered<br />
at Churcher’s and there are numerous instrumental and vocal ensembles such<br />
as the wind band, jazz band, choir and orchestra for students to participate in.<br />
<strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Form</strong> musicians are encouraged to play an active role in the musical life of<br />
the <strong>College</strong>, and are given positions of leadership in musical ensembles.<br />
Component 1 (30%) - Performing:<br />
• A recorded programme lasting at least eight minutes. Performances<br />
can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or<br />
realising music using technology.<br />
• Standard required: ABRSM grade 7 / 8 or the equivalent<br />
Component 2 (30%) - Composing:<br />
• Two compositions are required – one to a brief set by Edexcel;<br />
the other is a techniques of composition exercise completed in<br />
controlled conditions at the end of the course.<br />
Component 3 (40%) – Listening and Appraising:<br />
A knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and<br />
language is applied to the study of Six Areas of Study, each with three set<br />
works:<br />
• Vocal Music<br />
• Instrumental Music<br />
• Music for Film<br />
• Popular Music and Jazz<br />
• Fusions<br />
• New Directions.<br />
Assessment is through a 2 hour writing / listening examination at the end<br />
of the course.<br />
58
Change language