“Without music, life would be a mistake” Nietzsche, philosopher GCSE Music Play star wars! “Without music, life would be a mistake” Nietzsche, philosopher

``````````` Q. What do all these have in common? Advertising manager Lecturer Arts manager Sound technician Professional pianist Management consultant Magazine editor Lawyer Arts education IT manager Professional composer Doctor Publisher Teacher BBC radio manager

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The Value of Music Music defines the age we live in Music speaks what words cannot Music is all around us The music industry in the UK alone is worth £3.5 billion Music is highly regarded by universities: Time management Perseverance Teamwork Organisation Project management

Exam Board: Edexcel

Performance – 30% Two recordings: one solo piece and one piece as part of an ensemble Together your pieces should last at least four minutes On the course we will: Develop advanced practising techniques Take part in masterclass and attend concerts Provide performance opportunities ….to help you move up two grades by the time we reach Year 11 We will set you the challenge of moving up 2 Grades/equivalent Your own chosen instrument/voice Could be different instruments/voice Could be a cappella

Composition – 30% One composition to a set brief, one of… Vocal Music Instrumental Music 1700–1820 Music for Stage and Screen Fusions One composition in a style of your choice you have flexibility over what instruments your write for (or would you write for voices?) Together both pieces should last more than three minutes We have composed in class using chord sequences, some of you have worked with Aga. We will do some analysis so the bits you love of music you listen to, you can figure out how done and use the same techniques in your own music. We will be looking at how chords move to create harmonies that work and look at how to create different moods and effects in music. You don’t have to perform what you have composed yourself. We will get in professionals to perform compositions, helping you with with the planning stages.

Listening – 40% You will show off: Your ability to describe what you hear Your knowledge of music theory & aural skills We will study Music you love! Vocal Music (music by Purcell, Queen) Instrumental Music 1700–1820 (music by Beethoven and Bach) Music for Stage and Screen (Star Wars, Wicked) Fusions (inc. Irish/African/Jazz fusions) Show off what you know about the piece, get to know the music inside out. We will teach you how to show off what you know and write the answers examiners want to hear.

(add mind map) Here are just some of the terms you will be using in your answers…

“What else will I get out of the course”? Trips Get more for your CV – organise your own music projects Learn from professional musicians Workshops Masterclasses Professional musicians to record GCSE compositions Projects might involve writing and recording an album, organising a short concert, working with our primary school pupils, writing music to accompany dance, drama or short films

GCSE Music is the most exciting learning journey for our budding musicians!