Music
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Robert Schuman
Music in Years 7, 8 and 9 is overwhelmingly practical, with pupils learning through activecomposition,listeningandperformance. The curriculum has been designed so that each topic continues to develop and build on the skills of previous topics, all incorporating musical literacy, notation and evaluation. At this stage however, terminology is ‘caught, not taught’ with the emphasis firmly on learning the Musical Elements of Pitch, Dynamics, Silence, Timbre, Structure, Texture, Tempo and Duration through a range of practical composition and arranging projects, and learning the terminology and literacy after the concept is mastered.
KS3 Music
Music in Years 7, 8 and 9 is overwhelmingly practical, with pupils learning through activecomposition,listeningandperformance. The curriculum has been designed so that each topic continues to develop and build on the skills of previous topics, all incorporating musical literacy, notation and evaluation. At this stage however, terminology is ‘caught, not taught’ with the emphasis firmly on learning the Musical Elements of Pitch, Dynamics, Silence, Timbre, Structure, Texture, Tempo and Duration through a range of practical composition and arranging projects, and learning the terminology and literacy after the concept is mastered.
Performance is core throughout all projects. There are many opportunities for performance at Key Stage 3:informally, to their peers in each lesson;formally, in their recorded assessments each half term;schoolwide, at assemblies; andpublically, in school events such as the Christmas and Summer Concerts, International Evening, Graduation Ceremonies, and any other occasions where music is appropriate.
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KS4 GCSE Music
Please click here for the OCR Music J356 webpage.
Please see the OCR Music specification J356 below.
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Component 1INTEGRATED PORTFOLIO COURSEWORK |
30% |
| Performance on the student's chosen instrument |
15% |
| Composition set to a brief chosen by the student |
15% |
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Component 2PRACTICAL COMPONENT COURSEWORK |
30% |
| Ensemble Performance |
15% |
| Composition to a brief set by the Exam Board |
15% |
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Component 3LISTENING & APPRAISING EXAM |
40% |
The course will coverfive Areas of Studywhich will be studied using a range of theory classes and practical music-making:
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1. My Music (student's own instrument/voice)
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2. The Concerto Through Time
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3. Rhythms of the World
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4. Music for Screen
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5. Conventions of Pop
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KS5 A Level Music
Please click here for the OCR Music webpage.
Please see below for the OCR Music A Level Specification H543.
A Level Music is a wonderful combination of historical study combined with musical aptitude in performance and composition.Students should be proficient in an instrument/voice, and should aim to be at minimum performance standard Grade 7 (ABRSM) by the end of Year 13.
CourseOverview
Music at A Level is divided into three sections: Performance, Composition, and Listening & Appraising.Students can choose to major in either Composition (Option 1) or Performance (Option 2), depending on your individual strengths.
Either Option One
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Recital minimum of 6 minutes and two contrasting pieces. |
Recital 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording |
25% of total A level |
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Compositions with a combined duration of at least 8 minutes •One to a brief set by OCR •One to a brief written by the learner •Three short technical exercises |
Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings |
35% of total A level |
Or Option Two
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Recital – minimum of 10 minutes and three contrasting pieces. Section 1: Free Choice Section 2: Focused Study |
Recital 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording |
35% of total A level |
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Compositions with a combined duration of at least 4 minutes •One to a brief set by OCR •One to a brief written by the learner |
Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings |
25% of total A level |
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•Analysing and evaluating music •Familiar and unfamiliar pieces •Prescribed works •Questions based on aural extracts |
Written exam including aural extracts 120 Marks 2 hour and 30 minutes written exam |
40% of total A level |
Listening and Appraising:
We will be studying the following four areas of study: the compulsory areas 1 and 2, and the optional areas of study 3 and 4:
- Area of study 1: Instrumental music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
- Area of study 2: Popular song: blues, jazz, swing and big band
- Area of study 3: Developments in instrumental jazz, 1910 to the present day
- Area of study 4: Religious music of the Baroque Period
FurtherOpportunitiesFollowingthisCourse
Studentsoftengoontofurtherstudiesinmusic,either at University or at a Music Conservatoire.Thesestudiesleadtomany relatedcareers,whichmightinclude performer, music education, arts administration, theatre work, A&R promotion and booking, artist management, music producer, music therapy, and many unrelated fields that value the discipline of studying music such as law or finance.
Our Curriculum Deputy Headteacher, Ms J Foster, will be happy to supply further detail and more information if required.
Please contact her atecsgeneral@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.ukor telephone 020 8363 3030.