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Edexcel GCSE
MUSIC
2009 - 2011
What do I have to do?
Practical tasks are as follows:
• 2 written compositions (2 – 4 mins combined)
30%
• 2 Performances – one solo (any instrument / voice)
one ensemble (group)
30%
• One hour listening exam and 30mins extended writing
question at the end of the course
40%
What will I learn?
We will look at pieces of music covering four areas of study
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Area of Study 1 – Western Classical Music 1600-1899
Area of Study 2 – Music in the 20th Century
Area of Study 3 – Popular Music in Context
Area of Study 4 – World Music
 We learn to use new music software: Sibelius
 We will learn new musical structures
 We will listen and learn about many types of music and
how it has impacted on the music you listen to today
What do I already know?
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Chords
Notes of the stave
Bass Clef and Treble Clef
Major / Minor sounds
Elements of music
Where to find the notes on the keyboard
Some Classical composers and their music
Computer software: Cubasis
We have listened to many types of music at Key Stage 3: World
Music, Classical Music and Popular Music
• You have composed many pieces of music
• You have performed many types of music
• You have described your work using music words
What type of person should do this course?
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Someone who loves to find out how music works
Someone who is creative
Someone who is open-minded about all types of music
Someone who enjoys a challenge
Someone who is committed to learning their chosen instrument /
voice
Someone who enjoys performing in front of an audience either as a
soloist or in groups
Started to do grades or will achieve grade 1 in the first year
Someone who is willing to participate in all aspects of musical life
at Redden Court
Someone who wants to be a musical role model to the lower
school
Do you accept the challenge?
Come and speak to me if you want
to know more