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Overview

This course is designed to extend the GCSE skills of Performing, Composing and Listening, in ways which emphasize their interdepence. Students are encouraged to study the widest possible range of music from folk, jazz, popular and classical traditions of western and non-western origin. Throughout the course students also develop skills in the handling of Music Technology.

The course is aimed at those who have previously attained some knowledge in music or aspects relating to it, either through a GCSE qualification or equivalent. Students may have also acquired suitable experience through less formal means as a performer or as an attentive listener.

The course provides a sound foundation for courses in Music in higher education and employment possibilities which include, the music industry, teaching and other related careers.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

• Extend the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through music and take part in music-making.
• Engage in, and extend their appreciation of, the diverse and dynamic heritage of music, promoting spiritual and cultural development.
• Develop particular strenghts and interests encouraging life-long learning and providing access to music-related careers.
• Broaden experience, develop imagination, foster creativity and promote personal and social development.
• Deepen their appreciation of relationships between different aspects of the subject.
• Develop their capacity to make independent critical judgements; and it provides a basis for further study.