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