Girls playing musical instruments

Music at GCSE

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:

  • Developing general musicianship skills and knowledge in preparation for the listening examination
  • Composing two pieces for GCSE assessment
  • Preparing and recording a solo and an ensemble performance.

GCSE and GCE music and drama students enjoying their annual London trip to see a West End musicalGCSE and GCE music and drama students
enjoying their annual London trip to see a West End musical.

GCSE Music Sound Clips
- GCSE Composition 01 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 02 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 03 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 04 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 05 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 06 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 07 Download MP3
- GCSE Composition 08 Download MP3

Gamelan

Gamelan Sound Clips
- DHS Gamelan Workshop 2007 Download MP3

Photos of girls making 'Gamelan' music with traditional instruments (below)

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