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GCSE Music (9-1) - J536 (from 2016) Teaching from 2016

Music (9-1) - J536 (from 2016)

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Specification at a glance

Assessment overview

ComponentMarksDurationWeightinginsert text

Integrated portfolio (01 or 02)

60-30%Non-exam assessment

Practical component (03 or 04)

60-30%Non-exam assessment

Listening and appraising (05)

801 hour 30 mins40%

There are two submission options for the non-exam assessment components:

  • Repository option: components 01, 03 and 05
  • Postal option: components 02, 04 and 05.

Students must complete three components (01 or 02, 03 or 04, and 05) to be awarded the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Music.

Content overview

There are five areas of study:

  • Area of study 1: My music
  • Area of study 2: The concerto through time
  • Area of study 3: Rhythms of the world
  • Area of study 4: Film music
  • Area of study 5: Conventions of pop

Component 01/02: Integrated portfolio

Students develop their understanding of performance and composition through exploration of their own instrument within styles and genres of their choosing.

They demonstrate their playing skills and abilities by practising and performing a piece musically, accurately and with appropriate interpretation. In the composition element of this component, they demonstrate knowledge of composition techniques, use of musical elements and resources, including specific instrumental and technology techniques.

Component 03/04: Practical component

Students develop their skills and understanding of performance and composition. The focus of the performance aspect of this component is on the demands of performing with an ensemble. Students are also required to compose a piece of music appropriate for one of the areas of study in response to a set brief.

Component 05: Listening and appraising

This component focuses on areas of study 2, 3, 4, and 5. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language.

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