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Information for Parents about Music GCSE Coursework

There are 2 coursework elements in GCSE MUSIC

PERFORMING
Either:
Performing on 2 instruments
OR:
Performing on one instrument plus one instrument in ensemble

Students are expected to
• Receive tuition on at least one instrument
• practise regularly on their main instrument, building their repertoire of music for performance
• participate in ensemble activity throughout the course – instrumental and/or vocal


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Assessment:
• ONCE TERMLY, a solo piece will be recorded and formally assessed
• ONCE TERMLY, an ensemble / second instrument will be informally assessed / monitored

COMPOSING

2 pieces of composing will be submitted by April.

Composing is a complex process involving:
• Formulation and assembly of ideas and resources in a task related to the areas of study
• Notation, rehearsal, performing and recording of composition
• A full commentary outlining the process of composition using appropriate analytical vocabulary

Pacing of Composing Coursework and final deadlines:
Autumn Term - Preliminary tasks

Spring Term - Composition1 started

Summer Term
Composition 1 complete with recording and commentary handed in

Autumn Term, Composition 2 started

Spring Term
Composition 2 complete with recording and commentary handed in

Below are the deadlines for Year 11 coursework submissions 2006-2007.

Students must complete two compositions and submit them by the due dates. It is important that students follow the ‘details’ section in the table below, as this tells them where they should save their Cubase / Sibelius / Word files, and ensures that the correct version of their work will be marked.

Students will also perform 3 pieces; one ensemble, one composition performance and one final performance. Details of these dates are included in the table below.

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Date		Details
Friday 22nd September	Composition No.2 Deadline 1	The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 2 22nd Sept’. Saved in “Hand Work In” CDs/Tapes should be labelled with your name and ‘Composition No.2’ and put in Mr Mercer’s folder.
Friday 6th October	Composition No. 2 Deadline 2	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 2 commentary_6th October’ The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 2 6thOct’.
Friday 17th November	Composition No. 2 FINAL DEADLINE	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 2 commentary_17thNov The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 2 17thNov’.
Friday 8th December	Composition No. 1 Deadline 1	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 1commentary_8th_Dec The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 1 8thDec’.
December	GCSE Performance Examination: 7.5% of the final GCSE Grade	Perform a piece with one or more live players, lasting at least 2 minutes long. You must submit a copy of the sheet music/drum/guitar tab before this performance. It must be labelled with your name, candidate number and the name of the piece and the composer.
Friday 26th january	Composition No. 1 Deadline 2	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 1 commentary_26thJan’ The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 1 26thJan’.
Friday 23rd February	Composition No. 1 FINAL DEADLINE	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 1 commentary_23rdFeb’ The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 1 23rdFeb’.
Early March (to be confirmed)	FINAL PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: 15% of Final GCSE Mark	Perform one piece lasting around 3 minutes AND Perform your Composition No. 1. This must be submitted with a copy of your sheet music, labelled with your name and candidate number
Monday 12th March	Composition No. 2 FINAL DEADLINE	To be submitted with a 250 word commentary, saved in “Hand Work In” Commentaries should be saved as a Word document as ‘Name_comp 1 commentary_12thMar’ The Cubase projects must be labelled as ‘Name_Comp 1 12thMar’.