YEAR 10 GCSE: AQA MUSIC SYLLABUS

During Year 10 the GCSE course focuses on:

• Developing general musicianship skills and knowledge.
• Increasing skill and technique through composition assignments in a range of styles.
• Exploring the musical styles and techniques of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods and also of various non-western musical styles.

YEAR 11 GCSE: AQA MUSIC SYLLABUS

During Year 11 the GCSE course focuses on:

• Composing three pieces for GCSE assessment, including an 'integrated assignment' for which the student organizes a realization - that is, rehearses, records and appraises her composition.

AUDIO FILES

- GCSE Composition 01
- GCSE Composition 02
- GCSE Composition 03
- GCSE Composition 04
- GCSE Composition 05
- GCSE Composition 06
- GCSE Composition 07
- GCSE Composition 08

• Preparing and recording a solo performance and an ensemble performance.
• Exploring the musical styles and techniques of various 20th & 21st century traditions, including film music.
• Preparing for the final GCSE listening and appraising examination.

GAMELAN

AUDIO FILES

- DHS Gamelan Workshop 2007