Topic
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Assessment
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Term 1
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An introduction to the course and basic theory
Study of set works
Exploring compositional techniques
Rehearse and prepare solo and ensemble performances
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Formative – Performances, Compositions and listening exercises
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Term 2
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Set works
Composition
Rehearse and prepare solo and ensemble performances
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Formative – Performances, Compositions and listening exercises
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Term 3
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Set works
Composition: first piece of coursework – Free Composition
Rehearse and prepare solo and ensemble performances
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Formative – Performances and listening exercises
Summative – Complete first of two Compositions
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Additional Information:
Youtube is a great source for listening activities on the instruments of the orchestra and for listening to music related to our composition tasks and for the set works.
We will use Sibelius in school for compositions however, MuseScore is a free music notation and composition software available online to support the work achieved in school.
GarageBand is a brilliant app for music technology available on Apple products. There are several other apps available that offer a similar idea. These too may support composition work.
Each student will need their own copy of the following book: ‘Edexcel GCSE (9-1): Anothology of Music’ ISBN: 978 1 292118 39 0.
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