MUSIC


MUSIC

What is the course about?

It is a course, which allows you to study music as a practical, intellectual and creative subject with specialist pathways in performing and composing.
It recognises a cultural diversity through the Areas of Study by covering a wide range of music: classical, world, popular and jazz

What will I learn?

  • How to develop skills in performing.
  • How to develop musical ideas in composition and have them realised.
  • How to use the elements of music to respond aurally to questions on extracts of music.
  • To study in some depth an area of music of your choice, from the given list.

When does the course start?

The course starts in September of each year.

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Who is the awarding Body?

EDEXCEL

How long does the course last?

The course is taught as a one year programme

What can i do Next?

You may progress to A2 level.
AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education

Are there any Entry requirements?

You will be required to have at least a grade B in GCSE Music
or
Grade 5 on an instrument or voice as well as grade 5 in the theory of music.

Are there any other requirements?

To have access to your main instrument at home, for practice and composition work.
Anthology of music for areas of study.

How is the course assessed?

 Unit 1.

  • Externally assessed SOLO performance 15%.
  • Perform one or more solo pieces lasting 5-6 minutes.
  • Externally moderated performances during the course - 15%.
  • Perform during the course (4 occasions) which must include the performance of a composition.

Unit 2

  • Externally assessed coursework of composition - 30%.
  • Produce a portfolio of composition technique exercises and a composition.

Unit 3

  • Externally assessed Listening exam - 40%
  • Part 1. 45 min. listening paper.
  • Part 2. Respond to structured questions on areas of study 1hr.30 mins. .

How much does the course cost?

All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.

Otherwise: To be confirmed.

Are there any exam fees?

Exam fees are not payable by 16-19 year olds sitting these units for the first time.
Mature students will be advised as to the exam fees when enrolling prior to the start of the course.

Who should i contact? 

Shirley Boothroyd
Tollbar B & E College
Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN36 4RZ

Tel: 01472 500505

Equal Opportunities?

The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.





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