Music
Tenbury High School Specialist Science & Mathematics College Extended School
Headteacher Mr S.Cooke
Below are some pictures of the recent upgrade to the computer network in the Music Room
Assistant Headteachers Mrs A Bellamy Mrs J Herschy
In the near future pupils will be able to play musical instruments directly into a PC and then manipulate the files as they wish
MUSIC
Head of Department: Miss J Duckworth
Syllabus:
AQA Website: www.aqa.org.uk
The GCSE Music course is designed to foster a greater understanding of music through participation in the three primary activities - listening, performing and composing. The course embraces a wide range of musical styles including classical, pop, jazz, film and world music. Previous experience of playing a musical instrument is an advantage, but not a condition of entry to the course.
Composition work will be grounded in theory but will be primarily creative. There will be opportunities to compose and record using ICT equipment, experiment with multitracking, as well as working with conventional instruments and voices. Performing will include playing or singing, both individually and as part of an ensemble. The vast majority of the course is practical.
Time Allocation:
2 hours per week
Future Education Opportunities:
AS & A level Music/Music Technology, BTEC in Music Technology or Performing Arts, Diploma in Jazz Studies or Music Technology, Bachelor of Music Honours Degree at Conservatoire or University
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Masters Degree in Music, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE in Music) primary/secondary
Assessment:
Performing and composing, which together account for 80% of the total marks, are assessed by coursework. The listening component (20%) is assessed by a single examination in the final term. The composition coursework consists of 2 compositions, one of which is a free choice, the other is based on one of the topics from the syllabus. Candidates have up to 25 hours to complete each composition. Compositions are written down and recorded for submission. The performance coursework may be recorded at any time during the course and is entirely the choice of the candidate. There is no ‘live’ performance in front of an examiner, everything is submitted on CD. The listening exam is built around a number of recorded musical extracts. Candidates listen to the extracts and answer questions on them.
Future Career Opportunities:
Music media (TV, film, radio, print)
Composer/Arranger
Producer
Performer
Music therapist
Teacher
Music promoter
Instrumentalist
Manager
Singer
Sound engineer
Recording industry
Conductor
Events Manager