gcse music introduction 2014

GCSE MusicWelcome to after school heaven!

Timetable

3.15-3.30 – break: bring food, use the kettle, anything to stay awake and happy!

3.30-4.00 – listening and theory 4.00-4.30 – composition 4.30-5.00 - performance

Listening and theory

Teaching the necessary skills to analyse music and answer exam questions

Improving your knowledge of music theory

There will be one exam in June of Y11. It will last for 1 hour and is worth 20% of the total mark

Composing

Composing 2 pieces (total time of about 4 minutes

Each piece should be influenced by music from a “strand”. These are: western classical music, popular music and world music

Each piece should have elements from the 5 areas of study. These are: rhythm and metre, harmony and tonality, texture and melody, timbre and dynamics, structure and form

Composing

For one of your compositions you will have to write about what you have done.

You will know the questions in advance

You will be able to prepare the answers in advance, with help

You will be able to take your answers into the exam

?! I know

Performing

Record one solo and one ensemble performance

A solo can be accompanied with a pianist or backing track

As part of a band a solo part should have a significant solo role

Ensembles should have 3 or more performers, with no parts “doubling”. But pianists and guitarists…

Coursework?

I’ve already told you! 2 compositions, written and recorded 2 performances 40% for each unit

Homework?

Practise performance pieces Work on compositions Listen to music from the 3 strands Prepare for tests

Extra stuff

It will greatly help your development and give you opportunities to practise and record your performances if you take part in the following events:

Production, Christmas concert, Talent Show

The Y10 and Y11 concerts are compulsory

Oliver (dancers), Talent Show, Music Evening

Ask me a question, go on

Help!

Twitter: @tdwindsor Email:

windsor@biddulph.staffs.sch.uk Blog:

http://musicatbiddulphhigh.blogspot.co.uk/

Theory class, Tuesday lunchtimes

Composition task

Roman Wall Blues Over the heather the wet wind

blows,I've lice in my tunic and a cold in my nose.

The rain comes pattering out of the sky,I'm a Wall soldier, I don't know why.