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GCSE
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I am currently following the OCR
syllabus. To start the course I look at AB theory papers with my GCSE
pupils so that they all have a good understanding of music theory.
Then exercises from Keynotes, Listen, Compose and Perform and Music Matters
14-16 are used to develop listening and composing skills. I also
choose particular pieces of interest to the pupils and develop a listening
task from these. Some of my exemplar answers given to pupils are
available on this site alongside musical term handouts. |
What is the syllabus?
Examination Group: OCR
Syllabus Title: Music (1678)
The course consists of three main activities:
Listening
| Candidates are asked to identify and
compare distinctive musical characteristics from a variety of styles
and traditions; they must also make critical judgements about music,
expressing and justifying their views using appropriate musical
vocabulary. This test is administered by a tape supplied by the
Board. |
Performing
| Candidates must perform two prepared
pieces (one solo and one within an ensemble). The performances are
recorded, and may be done at any time during the course. Credit will
be given for proficiency on two instruments or instrument/voice. |
Composing
| Two original compositions must be
presented, though credit will be given to candidates offering a
third piece in a different genre.
These three components are weighted at 30% each.
The extra 10% is available in one of the three activities, chosen by
the candidate (Listening — a further question paper; Performing
— sight-reading; Composing — writing music using a “given
stimulus”.)
N.B. It is also possible to take Music as an
“extra” GCSE. Lessons are arranged outside the main timetable.
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Last updated 14 September 2000
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