Music
Led by: Ms A Estill & Miss G Noble
Exam Board: Edexcel
What will I be studying?
This qualification has been designed to develop your musical skills. You will receive a weekly group instrumental or vocal lesson from NYCC Music service. If you are a beginner, you will need to commit to a daily 20-30 minute practice routine. All students perform as soloists to the class as well as working in small band groups. You will be expected to perform at school functions.
Content Overview:
All students are expected to sing, write essays and produce a composition portfolio.
Assessment Overview:
- 30% performance (15% solo Grade 4-5 and 15% ensemble)
- 30% composition and/or arrangement
- 40% listening/essay paper based around set works
What can I do afterwards?
Higher Education in music; the music industry; acoustics, sound engineering; game, TV and film industry, multimedia composer; musical theatre.
Curriculum Documents
- Art & Design
- Child Care
- Computer Science
- Creative iMedia
- Dance
- Design Technology: Product Design
- Design Technology: Textiles
- Drama
- Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Enterprise & Marketing
- Film Studies
- Food Preparation & Nutrition
- French
- Mathematics / Further Maths
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- Health & Social Care
- History
- Hospitality & Catering
- Music
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Spanish
- Sport (BTEC)
- Study Plus