The GCSE Music specification is for everyone who loves music: composing, playing an instrument, listening to music, or using music technology. The specification has three components:
Component 1: Performing and Appraising (35%)
Component 2: Composing (30%)
Component 3: Listening and Appraising (35%)
Through set works, students can explore a range of music, including classical, pop, film, and traditional Irish music. Through the performance element of the course, students develop the skills they need to communicate effectively as musicians. This increases their self-confidence and enhances their presentation, communication and evaluation skills. The opportunity to write their own music allows them to be creative.
Why study?
GCSE Music is for those who have an interest in music performance; who wish to develop a lifelong love of a range of different kinds of music (attending concerts/participating in choirs etc.); learn the importance of participating and being part of a group/building team-work skills; to use technology as a tool for composition; to strengthen the ability to listen critically, analyse, evaluate, write and research and develop creativity.