GCSE Music

Cove School Music Department

Why GCSE Music?

• Do you perform better with course work than examinations?

• Are you creative?

• Do you enjoy practical activities?

If you have answered Yes to any of the above then Music may be for you

What will I be doing for the next two years?• You will learn techniques so you can

create your own music

• You will practice performing using either an instrument or your voice

• You will listen to a range of different types of music to highlight examples of technical knowledge and skills

Do I need to be able to play an instrument now?

• Yes. You must be able to play a musical instrument or have an exceptional singing ability if you are to achieve a good grade in music.

Course work or exams?

• 25% of your marks will be for composing your own music

• 25% of your marks will come from you performing both on your own and with others

• 25% will come from an integrated assignment which will be produced in class over a period of time

• 25% will be based on a written examination paper based upon listening, identifying and evaluating music