Music
What will I learn?
You will develop practical skills on two instruments and/or voice, performing a varied programme totalling 18 minutes over both disciplines. This needs to be at an equivalent standard of ABRSM Grade 5.
You will gain experience in composing, through the completion of a short piece of music (1 – 3 mins.) using ICT. A review, based on constant reflection on the process, is also required.
A short written assignment in the form of an essay (850 words) on a chosen musical work, exemplified by musical extracts from scores or recordings.
Through a variety of listening experiences, including live performances, you will gain an understanding of musical concepts and how to identify these.
How will I learn?
Through a variety of solo and group activities, you will experience playing and performing music from different genres and will evaluate your own performances and the performances of others.
You will combine practical skills and ICT to create and develop musical compositions.
By listening to a wide range of music, you will gain a deeper understanding of musical concepts and literacy.
How will I be assessed?
Practical Performance
Instrument 1(or Voice) (25%) Assessed by Visiting external examiner in May 2021.
Instrument 2 (25%) Assessed by Visiting external examiner in May 2021.
Composing (10%) Composition along with review, submitted to SQA April 2021.
Assignment (5%) An 850-word essay submitted to SQA April 2021.
Understanding Music (35%) A written paper, completed in May 2021 as part of the main exam diet is also externally marked.
Career Opportunities
Performing musician, live events production, music journalist, songwriter, club, theatre and arena management, tour manager, music producer, radio and television, musical theatre, accompanist, cruise ship musician, sound designer, video game music designer, music teacher, instrumental instructor, armed forces musician, orchestral / choral conductor, music therapist.
