• AoS1 Rhythm & Metre
• AoS2 Harmony & Tonality
• AoS3 Texture & Melody
• AoS4 Timbre & Dynamics
• AoS5 Structure & Form

These are explored through three strands:

a. The Western Classical Tradition

b. Blues

c. World Music

Students will explore music from theses strands to gain an understanding of how composers have used the Elements of Music as listed in the five AoS. Knowledge gained through the study of the above will enhance work in the composing and performing units.

Unit details are as follows:

Unit 1: Listening to and Appraising Music (20%)

Written exam:  externally assessed

Students explore five areas of study through three strands of learning and respond to questions based on short musical extracts drawing on music from all five areas of study.

Unit 2: Composing and Appraising Music (20%)

Controlled time assessment:  externally assessed

A – Students compose one piece of music which explores two or more of the five areas of study and links to one of the three strands (10%)

B – Students appraise the process and outcome (10%)

Unit 3: Performing Music (40%)

Controlled assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated

Students offer one individual performance and one group performance.

Unit 4: Composing Music (20%)

Controlled assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated

Students compose one piece of music which explores two or more of the five areas.

Students will sit modules in the final exam session in the summer of Year 11.