Music
Overview
Music allows students to develop knowledge, understanding and appreciation of a range of different kinds of music, take part in music-making, communicate through music and develop creativity.
Music
Team
- HOD: Mrs U Robinson
- Miss A McCabe
- Mrs K Mullin
GCSE
YEAR 11
Composition 1
Popular Song 1980 to the present day
Film Music
Musical Traditions of Ireland
Performing
YEAR 12
Composition 2
Western Classical Music 1600-1910
Performing
A LEVEL
Exam Board – CCEA
Research shows that studying Music can help students develop critical thinking, spatial reasoning and cognitive skills. It also helps develop communication skills and encourages creativity and expressiveness. Students who play music develop skills in self-discipline, self-esteem and the ability to manage information.
AS/A2 1: Performing
Solo performance and viva voce
(Discussion of performance)
AS/A2 2: Composing
Composition task or composition with technology task
Written commentary
AS/A2 3: Responding to Music
Performing: The minimum standard for AS is Grade 4 on main instrument;
Composing: The standard of this task at AS is expected to bridge the gap from GCSE to A Level.
Responding to Music: Music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods right through to popular musicals and other sacred vocal styles are studied.