2. Harmony and Tonality 3. Texture and Melody 4. Timbre and Dynamics 5. Structure and Form. These will be explored through three stands: (a) The Western Classical Tradition (b) Popular Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries (c) World Music. LISTENING A written examination marked externally. Candidates respond to questions on short musical excerpts (presented on a CD) drawing on music from all five Areas of Study. COMPOSING Candidates will compose their own music throughout the course. Two pieces of work will be submitted for assessment. (Music may be composed and/or notated using ICT if the candidate wishes). Why Study Music? is both an art and a science. The study of GCSE Music will develop the following skills: Instrumental skills Literacy skills Numeracy skills Analytical skills Social skills What you need to study Music: A real enjoyment of music and a positive attitude towards your work are definitely the most important requirements for this course. The ability to play something on an instrument or sing. If you are interested and would like to know more please speak to Mrs Venner or Mrs Silvester.
2. Harmony and Tonality 3. Texture and Melody 4. Timbre and Dynamics 5. Structure and Form. These will be explored through three stands: (a) The Western Classical Tradition (b) Popular Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries (c) World Music. LISTENING A written examination marked externally. Candidates respond to questions on short musical excerpts (presented on a CD) drawing on music from all five Areas of Study. COMPOSING Candidates will compose their own music throughout the course. Two pieces of work will be submitted for assessment. (Music may be composed and/or notated using ICT if the candidate wishes). Why Study Music? is both an art and a science. The study of GCSE Music will develop the following skills: Instrumental skills Literacy skills Numeracy skills Analytical skills Social skills What you need to study Music: A real enjoyment of music and a positive attitude towards your work are definitely the most important requirements for this course. The ability to play something on an instrument or sing. If you are interested and would like to know more please speak to Mrs Venner or Mrs Silvester.