Music

GCSE MUSIC

EXAM BOARD :
OCR GCSE MUSIC

PAST PAPERS:

https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/music-j536-from-2016/assessment

USEFUL WEBSITES:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zv7gxyc

https://www.musicgcse.co.uk

https://www.youtube.com/@MusicGCSERevision

KEY INFO:

  1. Please use the resources and practice questions within the google classroom.
  2. You have been issued Study guides for each of your Areas of study which contains all the information you need to know. 
  3. 60% of your course will already be completed before the exam through performances & coursework.

BTEC MUSIC

EXAM BOARD: PEARSON

SPECIFICATION: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/music-practice-2022.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments 

SAMPLE MARKED WORK – COMPONENT 3

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/music-practice-2022.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=Pearson-UK:Category%2FExternal-assessments

KEY INFO:

  1. Listen to multiple pieces from your chosen genre to understand the key musical features used in the genre.
  2. With activity 1 (plan) ensure all of the compositional and sonic features are covered in your plan.
  3. Activity 1 – be specific.  For example when discussing what chords to use – identify the chords and the sequence.  F, C, Dm, C.