Edexcel GCSEMUSIC

2009 - 2011

What do I have to do?

Practical tasks are as follows:

• 2 written compositions (2 – 4 mins combined) 30%

• 2 Performances – one solo (any instrument / voice) one ensemble (group) 30%

• One hour listening exam and 30mins extended writing question at the end of the course 40%

What will I learn?We will look at pieces of music covering four areas of study

• Area of Study 1 – Western Classical Music 1600-1899• Area of Study 2 – Music in the 20th Century• Area of Study 3 – Popular Music in Context• Area of Study 4 – World Music

We learn to use new music software: Sibelius We will learn new musical structures We will listen and learn about many types of music and how

it has impacted on the music you listen to today

What do I already know?• Chords• Notes of the stave• Bass Clef and Treble Clef• Major / Minor sounds• Elements of music• Where to find the notes on the keyboard• Some Classical composers and their music• Computer software: Cubasis• We have listened to many types of music at Key Stage 3: World

Music, Classical Music and Popular Music• You have composed many pieces of music• You have performed many types of music• You have described your work using music words

What type of person should do this course?

• Someone who loves to find out how music works• Someone who is creative• Someone who is open-minded about all types of music• Someone who enjoys a challenge• Someone who is committed to learning their chosen instrument /

voice• Someone who enjoys performing in front of an audience either as a

soloist or in groups• Started to do grades or will achieve grade 1 in the first year• Someone who is willing to participate in all aspects of musical life at

Redden Court• Someone who wants to be a musical role model to the lower school

Do you accept the challenge?

Come and speak to me if you want to know more