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| GCSE
Music - Composing Advice |
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What
is will I need to do?
| Component |
Requirements |
Assessment |
Weighting |
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| Composition
1 |
Written
to a Brief and based on
one area of study.
To be performed. |
15%
Internally recorded and
assessed and sent off for
moderation |
30% |
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| Composition
2 |
Written
to a brief and based on
another area of study. |
15%
Internally recorded and
assessed and sent off for
moderation |
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- Pupils
are to be given 'Briefs' which should describe
the stimulus for the composition. A brief should
include some or all of - purpose, resources,
effect, time and place. Pupils may also
write their own briefs.
- The
two pieces must last a minimum of three minutes
in TOTAL.
- Each
submission must comprise of a notated score or
written commentary; a recording; and the pro
forma 'Understanding the Brief' which appraises
their composing and performing activities in
relation to the brief and the Area of Study.
- Two
compositions, two arrangements or one of each
may be submitted.
- ASSESSMENT:
Each composition is marked out of 30 using
certain criteria. 20 marks are allocated to Core
criteria and a further 10 to Optional criteria.
Candidates need to select two of the latter
appropriate to each of the pieces they have
composed. Full details in the syllabus.
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