AS Music provides pupils with a pathway from GCSE and takes GCSE study to the next level.  Pupils study three areas of music:

Performing

Pupils perform a 5-8 minute programme of music, choosing two of the following:

Solo on an instrument

Solo on voice

Solo on a 2nd instrument

Ensemble

Close-mic recording

Sequencing

Composing

Pupils study compositional techniques which are then assessed in a 20 hour controlled time in which they create a piece of music from the following:

Harmonisation of a diatonic melody/Controlling texture

Free Composition in response to a given genre

Arranging

Listening and Appraising

Section A Pupils will sit a listening exam which assesses their skills in identifying features of music

Section B Pupils study The Jupiter Symphony by Mozart and then write an essay on the symphony

Section C Pupils study Musical Theatre and are assessed in the form of an essay

Music:  A2 (AQA syllabus)

As AS, pupils study three areas of music:

Performing

Pupils perform a 10-15 minute performance, choosing from the following:

Solo on instrument/voice

Technology-based performances (sequencing and close-mic recording)

Composing

As AS

Listening and Appraising

Section A As AS

Section B Pupils study Symphony No 5 by Vaughan Williams and are assessed in the form of an essay

Section C Pupils study Four Decades of Jazz and Blues are assessed in the form of an essay

Performing Arts:  AS (OCR syllabus)

Performing Arts is a vocational A Level in which pupils study three units:

Unit 1 Investigating Performing Arts Organisations (internally marked, externally moderated)

Pupils develop their understanding of what a performing arts organisation is and produce an essay and powerpoint focusing on two organisations and the job role within them.

Unit 2 Skills Development (internally marked, externally moderated)

Pupils perform three performances and produce a diary showing how their skills have developed over the period of time.

Unit 3 Professional Practice:  Performance (externally marked by visiting examiner)

Pupils work as a group to produce and perform a 30-60 minute performance

Performing Arts: A2 (OCR syllabus)

At A2, pupils build on prior study:

Unit 4 Getting Work (internally marked, externally moderated)

Pupils produce a self-promotion pack which would promote them as a performer in the industry

Unit 5 Exploring Repertoire (internally marked, externally moderated)

Pupils produce and perform two extracts of work, one contemporary and one historical

Unit 6 Producing Your Showcase (externally marked by visiting examiner)

Pupils perform two solo pieces and a duet