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GCSE Music. There are three elements to the course: Composition Listening Performing The following slides will give you some tips on how to help your son or daughter progress in each area:. COMPOSITION/ CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT.
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GCSE Music There are three elements to the course: Composition Listening Performing The following slides will give you some tips on how to help your son or daughter progress in each area:
COMPOSITION/CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT • Course Requirement– ‘Students will create two contrasting compositions and keep a composition log for each’ • The composition portfolio (both pieces) should last between 3-6 minutes • One of the compositions must be related to one the areas of study; • Musical Traditions in Ireland • Incidental Music • Repeated Patterns in Music • Vocal Music • Before submission in December of form five, students must consult the composition checklist to ensure all details are included in their portfolio. • The teacher will mark the work and CCEA will moderate • Home Preparation for Medium Controlled Assessment • 20-30 minutes per evening, four times a week • Constant update of electronic scores in Sibelius, GarageBand, GuitarPro is essential.
PERFORMANCE/CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT • Course Requirement– ‘Students will present onesolo performance and oneensembleperformance, each lastingfive minutes. • One of the performances must be related to one the areas of study; • Musical Traditions in Ireland • Incidental Music • Repeated Patterns in Music • Vocal Music • The student will also discuss their performances which is worth 5% of the total marks. • The performance will be assessed by a CCEA visiting examiner • Home Preparation for Performance • 30 minutes practice per evening • It is essential that students are involved in the extra-curricular activities as this develops their musicianship skills
LISTENING • Course Requirement– ‘Students will complete one exam which is divided into two parts. • Part oneis based on the core area of study (Repeated Patterns) and lasts 45minutes. • Part twois based on the optional areas of study (Incidental & Vocal) which lasts 45 minutes’. • Both parts of the exam will contain questions on familiar and unfamiliar music. • It is essential that students are involved in the extra-curricular activities as this develops their musicianship skills • CCEA sets and marks the exam papers. • Home Preparation for Listening • Students must listen to the recordings of the set works on a regular basis • All musical scores given in class must be fully annotated • Revision sheets for each set work must be completed before Easter of 5th year