In Music learners will <\/span><\/span>develop performing skills in solo and\/or group settings on their <\/span><\/span>two<\/span><\/span> chosen <\/span><\/span>instruments or on one instrument and voice. Learners will be able to perform challenging music with sufficient accuracy whil<\/span><\/span>st<\/span><\/span> maintaining the musical flow. Pupils will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of music and musical literacy by listening to music and identifying a range of music si<\/span><\/span>gns, symbols and concepts, as well as creating original music using compositional methods and music technology. The skills developed in music, such as confidence in performing, critical reflection, evaluation and personal target setting, are transferable across the curriculum and essential for pupils\u2019 lifelong learning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Performing Skills<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In this Unit, learners <\/span><\/span>will develop their performing skills and technique <\/span><\/span>on two instruments or one instrument and voice and prepare and perform a <\/span><\/span>programme of music <\/span><\/span>at an appropriate level: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n National 4:<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u200b\u200b8 minute programme Grade 2 ABRSM<\/span><\/span> or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n National 5:<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u200b\u200b8 minute programme Grade 3 ABRSM<\/span><\/span> or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Higher:<\/span><\/span><\/a> \u200b\u200b12 minute programme Grade 4 ABRSM or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Advanced Higher<\/span><\/span><\/a>: <\/span><\/span>\u200b18 minute programme Grade 5 ABRSM or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Understanding Music<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pupils will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of musical styles and techniques from Renaissance to 21<\/span><\/span>st<\/span><\/span> Century music. They will analyse the impact of social and cultural influences on the development of specific music styles and identify level-specific music concepts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Composing Skills<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In this Unit, learners will experiment with, and use compositional methods and music concepts in creative ways to realise their intentions when creating original music. Learners will critically reflect on and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of their choices and decisions on their music. They will also analyse how musicians and composers create music in different ways and the influences on their music.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Assessment <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The National 4 Music course is internally assessed, and evidence will be gathered from a wide range of medium including observation, video\/audio recordings, assessor checklists and course work. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher the performance element will be assessed by a visiting assessor and makes up 50% of the total mark. The understanding music element is assessed in the form of a question paper which will test the learner\u2019s knowledge and understanding of music concepts and musical literacy, and makes up 35% of the total mark. In National 5 and Higher the composing element of the course is assessed in the form of a creative folio which is sent to SQA and makes up 15% of the total mark. In Advanced Higher the composing element of the course also includes a 600-800 word musical analysis of a piece of your choosing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Progression<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Future possible career paths include a range of opportunities within the creative industries and beyond such as; Musician, Music Therapist, Journalist, Stage Manager, Producer, DJ, Presenter, Primary and Secondary Teacher, Sound Technician and Public Relations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The NPA in Music Performing (SCQF level 6) will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills in the area of performing and the technical skills related to performing. This can be on any instrument and in any musical style or genre. There are no specific entry requirements but you should have performing skills broadly equivalent to SCQF level 4 to access the award.<\/p>\n You need to successfully complete three Units in order to achieve the award. There are 4 optional Units from which you must choose one Unit. The NPA in Music Performing at SCQF level 6 will give you a platform which will allow you to progress into further education, this could include progressing on to a National Certificate or HNC programme, or help you to be better equipped to work in the music industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" National 4\/National 5\/Higher\/Advanced Higher Music In Music learners will develop performing skills in solo and\/or group settings on their two chosen instruments or on one instrument and voice. Learners will be able to perform challenging music with sufficient accuracy whilst maintaining the musical flow. Pupils will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding … Continue reading “Pathways to the Senior Phase: Music”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10274,"featured_media":0,"parent":14,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-101","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10274"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1064,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101\/revisions\/1064"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kpsscurricularpathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}NPA Music Performance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\nThere are two mandatory Units (both at SCQF level 6).
\nMusic: Live Performance
\nPerforming Music on One Instrument or Voice<\/p>\n
\nPerforming Music on One Instrument or Voice (SCQF level 5)
\nCreative Project
\nMusic: Technical Support
\nMusic: Promotion in the Music Industry<\/p>\n