Lady Lumley's School

Music

Unit	Date Taken	Percentage of GCSE
Unit 1 Performing	March/April in year of exam	30%
Unit 2 Composing	April in year of exam	30%
Unit 3 Listening and appraising	May-June date given by exam board	40%

Assessment

We follow the Edexcel modular specification (2MU01). This specification consists of three units which are assessed at the end of the course, performances are ongoing.
Students work on developing their compositional techniques from the start of the second half term after developing basic techniques and to coincide with the studying of the set work materials. Theory work is undertaken to enhance subject knowledge to help with analysis of set works. Performing techniques start at the beginning of year 10 with regular opportunities to perform and develop skills for this.

Enrichment

Students are expected to take an active part in the musical life of the school to develop their musicianship, along with experiencing performance and enhancing their listening skills and to develop confidence.

Support

The rooms and equipment are available during lunchtimes and after school for GCSE students to work on their compositions or to practise. Staff are also available for help at any time alongside older students who can peer mentor other students. In the half term before the written exam (Listening and appraising) extra sessions will take place. There are useful materials on Fronter in the GCSE music room linked to analysis of the set works.

Useful Websites

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/music/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/

Home Learning

Students should expect to be set at least one home learning per week, which should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Equipment/Materials

Students will be responsible for bringing their coursework materials to lessons including their text book and music anthology containing the set work scores.