GCSE Music

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GCSE Music

• WJEC Specification

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GCSE Units

• Unit 1 Performing 30
• Unit 2 Composition 40
• Unit 3 Listening 30

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Areas of Study

• Five areas of study
• Music of Wales
• Music for special occasions
• Music for stage and screen
• Musical structures
• Musical evolution

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Unit 1 Performing

• Solo performance
• Perform any piece of your choice
• Maximum grade expected is Grade III
• Ensemble performance
• Perform any piece of your choice in a group 2
  or more players
• Other performers do not have to be part of the
  class

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Unit 2 Composition

• Two compositions
• Based on the areas of study
• Can be any style for any instruments
• Use ICT

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Unit 3 Listening

• Written listening exam
• 1 hour paper
• Listen to music on CD and answer questions on the
  instruments and features that you hear
• Questions organised under areas of study

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Why Study Music?

• Career in music industry as
• Performer
• Songwriter
• Composer
• Recording technician
• Sound engineer
• Teacher
• It is an enjoyable subject. You develop your
  thinking and creative skills
• Employers, colleges and universities perceive it
  as an important subject

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Further Information

• Any questions?
• See Ms Carlile or Mrs James
• Dont forget to make an appointment to see us on
  parents evening