Unit
1: Performing - Practical Examination (externally assessed)
A short solo recital (5-8
mins, voice or main instrument, 60 marks) and
either: a
second instrument recital
or: ensemble/duet
performance
or: performance
of own composition (40
marks)
Unit 2: Composing 1 (internally
assessed, subject to external moderation)
Western Tonal
Harmony: short
exercises in harmonising given melodies
will develop your understanding (50
marks) and
either: a
fully noted composition for
between 4 and 10 instruments.
or: an
arrangement of a lead sheet.
Score,
commentary and recording must be submitted
for both options.(50 marks)
Unit 3: Introduction
to Historical Studies (timed examination)
2 hour written examination linked
to your work in composing and performing.
The Paper has three
sections:
Aural
extract (35 marks)
Set
works (40 marks)
Choice
of questions covering the background to
the music studied
(25 marks)
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