MUSIC
EDEXCEL, Specification 'AS' 9502 
                Specification 'A2' 9506
 

'AS' Assessment
Unit Code  Title/Description Method of Assessment Distribution of Marks
1 6701 Performing
i) Solo Performance 		 Externally Assessed Examination 

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level
    ii) Performing during the course Internally Assessed Coursework

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level
2 6702 Developing Musical Ideas
i)  Technical exercise 		 Externally Assessed Coursework

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level
    ii) Composition Externally Assessed Coursework

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level
3 6703 Listening and Understanding
i)  Listening Test 		 Externally Assessed Written Examination (45 min)

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level
    ii) Composition Externally Assessed Written Examination (1 hr)

15%

‘AS’

7.5%

‘A’ Level

'A2' Assessment
Unit Code  Title/Description Method of Assessment Distribution of Marks
4 7604 Special Options
either:  Composition Portfolio
or:        Recital 		 Externally Assessed Coursework

15%
Externally Assessed Examination
5 6705 Performing and Composing
i)  Compositional techniques 
Externally Assessed Examination		 7.5%
    ii)  Perform during the course Externally Assessed Examination 7.5%
6 6706 Analysing Music
i)  Listening examination 		 Externally Assessed Examination 7.5%
    ii) Written Examinations Externally Assessed Written Examination  7.5%

 

 

Course Outline
The experience of studying Music is all absorbing, developing creativity, intuition and emotional response alongside pure technique. The 'A' Level and 'AS' music courses are aimed at able musicians who have demonstrated good all round musical skills at G.C.S.E. level and wish to develop their skills and understanding. A minimum performance level of approximately Grade V standard on any instrument or voice is recommended at the beginning of the course. The course is varied and interesting, covering all aspects of Music from 1550 to the present day. For any student wishing to study Music at a higher education level, a qualification at 'A' Level standard is essential.

 


For 'AS' Level, candidates choose two contrasting areas of study.
For 'A' Level, candidates continue to study one of the chosen areas from 'AS' Level and select a new study area.

Choices are made from the following areas:
Keyboard music Music for large ensemble Music for small ensemble
Music for film and television Popular music and jazz 20th and 21st century art music
Sacred vocal music Secular vocal music World music

For those students not wishing to pursue a career in music, the course in challenging and enriching both academically and practically and is looked upon very favourably by universities and colleges.
Career Prospects
Performing Solo, Ensemble, Orchestral, Pop, Jazz, etc.
Commercial Composing Films, TV, Advertising, Rock/Pop, Educational, etc.
Teaching Primary, Secondary, Music Centres, Colleges, Private Tuition
Studio Work Recording, Producing
Broadcasting / Media PA, Researching, Recording, Producing, Editing, Arranging, etc.
Music Retail Publishing, Editing, etc
Music Administration Concert Agent, Theatre Administration, Arts Council, etc
Librarianship  
Music Therapy