Exam Board 

AQA GCSE Music

Specification Code

8271

Course Breakdown

• NEA - Free Composition and a Brief Composition
• NEA - Solo Performance and Ensemble Performance
• Written Exam - 1 1/2 hour exam focusing on listening questions and the set works.

Workshop Night

Wednesday, Week A in P1

Head of Department Guidance

Students need to be able to sing or play an instrument to a reasonable standard. If they do not already play an instrument they must be keen to learn one. The Performing Arts Department can organise instrument/ vocal lessons on a range of instruments.

As senior Music students, it is expected that all students on the course will attend at least one of our extra-curricular ensembles on a weekly basis and take part in a range of performances throughout the year. 

Students must dedicate sufficient time to rehearse their chosen instrument, or voice, daily and attend additional performance sessions and rehearsals when necessary.

Useful websites/links:

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpf3cdm

• https://www.musictheory.net/ 

Students should seek help from Performing Arts staff, where needed, who they can find in the Performing Arts block.