Transcript Edexcel GCSE MUSIC

CXC CSEC
MUSIC
2011- 2015
What do I have to do?
Practical tasks are as follows:
Performing and Composing (68 mks) Paper 02
34%
• 1 Solo piece (15 mks), Scale /Arpeggio (5 mks),
and viva voce (4 mks) =24 mks
• 2 written compositions – an original piece (20 mks),
an arrangement (20 mks) and viva voce (4 mks)= 44mks
* one composition must be performed at the practical examination
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SBA comprising two profiles:1 project &1 performance(52mks)Paper 03 26%
• Project - Musical performance, Musical Advertisements or Caribbean performer/
composer = 20 mks
• 1 Solo performance (15 mks), & Scale /Arpeggio (5 mks), and
1 Ensemble (12 mks) =32 mks
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Listening and Appraising (LIAP) (55 mks) Paper 01
40%
• 45 mins. Listening exam (musical perception) and then a further 1 hour 15 mins.
listening and appraising section (musical literacy and set work)
What will I learn?
We will look at pieces of music covering these areas -
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Classical Music 1600-1899
Music in the 20th Century (rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B)
Popular Music in Context (Jazz, calypso, folk, gospel)
World Music
 We will learn to use music software: Finale/musescore
 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
 We will learn to compose and perform music
What do I already know?
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Notes on the stave
Bass Clef and Treble Clef
Major / Minor sounds
Elements of music – rhythm, pitch, timbre, form, harmony, etc
Chords - triads
Where to find the notes on the keyboard/pan/recorder
Some Classical composers and their music
Computer software: Notepad
We have listened to many types of music at Form 3: World Music,
Classical Music and Popular Music
• You have composed some pieces of music
• You have performed some 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 Holy Faith Convent
Someone who wants to be a musical role model to the lower
school
Aims of the Music Program
• CSEC Music is for any student who wishes to further develop
her interest, enjoyment and understanding of Music and wish
to improve her abilities and skills through performing and
composing individually and in groups.
• These students will expand their understanding and
appreciation of a range of music through listening, analysing,
appraising and evaluating.
• Students will develop ICT skills by using the music technology
facilities available to perform and compose (enabling them to
record in the Computer room and use Finale, Musescore &
Sibelius Compass sequencing software).
Expectations
• CSEC Music students will be expected to have an
enthusiasm for Music and should want to develop
their interest, enjoyment, skills and understanding
across a range of musical areas.
• In order to achieve highly, students will be expected
to take great responsibility for their learning, in
preparation for further education.
• They will have to be effective independent learners
who will work hard, be organised and reliable, reflect
on their learning, work effectively in groups and
participate and be inquisitive in lessons.
Expectations
• They will also have to be willing to spend time
outside of lessons developing their musical skills.
This will include: utilising the Music Room and
facilities; practicing their instrument(s) at home and
attending their specialist instrumental lessons each
week (paid for by the school (yeah right!);
• participating in one of the Music Clubs to widen their
musical ensemble skills and understanding; and
performing in occasional evening performances.
Expectations
• CSEC Music can help to provide many further
opportunities and pathways. Through
practical music making students will develop
broader life skills and attributes that are
important for any other future course or
employment, such as improved social abilities,
confidence and team-work skills.
Do you accept the challenge?
Come and speak to me if you want
to know more!