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KEY STAGE 4
If you want to acquire a skill, develop a talent and enhance your creativity then Music G.C.S.E. is for you. The department follows the course offered by the Welsh Joint Education Committee with assessments during Year 11 in the following areas :
1. PERFORMING (30%)
You will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces of music, one where you are the solo performer and another where you play as part of a group. The two pieces together should last no more than ten minutes. Remember that you may sing or play an instrument.
2. COMPOSING (30%)
During the course you will be asked to compose two pieces of music. There are plenty of opportunities for you to use music technology for this part of the course. The two pieces should last at least five minutes. You will also be asked to keep a diary of all the work you do on your compositions.
3. APPRAISING (40%)
A written exam will take place during May or June of Year 11 based on four areas of study, namely -
* Music in Wales.
* Music for stage and screen.
* Music evolution.
* Musical forms and devices.
If you want to acquire a skill, develop a talent and enhance your creativity then Music G.C.S.E. is for you. The department follows the course offered by the Welsh Joint Education Committee with assessments during Year 11 in the following areas :
1. PERFORMING (30%)
You will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces of music, one where you are the solo performer and another where you play as part of a group. The two pieces together should last no more than ten minutes. Remember that you may sing or play an instrument.
2. COMPOSING (30%)
During the course you will be asked to compose two pieces of music. There are plenty of opportunities for you to use music technology for this part of the course. The two pieces should last at least five minutes. You will also be asked to keep a diary of all the work you do on your compositions.
3. APPRAISING (40%)
A written exam will take place during May or June of Year 11 based on four areas of study, namely -
* Music in Wales.
* Music for stage and screen.
* Music evolution.
* Musical forms and devices.
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