A Level Music Online Course
Study From Home In Your Own Time - UCAS Points Available!
Online College of Art and Design
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Overview
GCE AS / A Level Music is the gold standard in formal qualifications and is accepted by most Universities. This course is exactly the same as any course you would find at your local school or college. Study online from home, via LIVE lessons with a friendly qualified teacher or self-paced using video-recordings of lessons and teacher support.
The course duration is 2 years (AS year / A2 year)
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AS Units
Unit G351: Performing Music 1 120 marks OCR-assessed Practical Examination (visiting examiner)
Section A: Recital: solo (maximum 8 minutes) 60 marks
Section B: Discussion (Viva voce) (approximately 5 minutes) 20 marks
Section C: Further Performing: one of
• performing on a second instrument (maximum 4 minutes)
• further performance on the recital instrument in an ensemble or duet or as an accompaniment (maximum 4 minutes)
• performing own composition (maximum 4 minutes)
• improvisation (maximum 2 minutes plus 10 minutes preparation time). 40 marks
Unit G352: Composing 1 90 marks Teacher-assessed portfolio
Section A: The Language of Western Tonal Harmony: exercises (maximum seven) 45 marks
Section B: Instrumental Techniques (maximum length 3 minutes). 45 marks
Unit G353: Introduction to Historical Study in Music 90 marks Timed Examination Paper (1 hour 45 minutes + 15 minutes preparation time)
Section A: Aural Extract: one of • solo instrumental chamber or orchestral repertoire from the period 1700 to 1830 • popular instrumental music from 1900 to the present day 30 marks
Section B: Prescribed Works: two extracts • 18th/early 19th century Orchestra • Jazz 1920 to 1960. 40 marks
Section C: Contextual Awareness: one question from three 20 marks 10
A2 Units
Unit G354: Performing Music 2 (Interpretation) 120 marks OCR-assessed Practical Examination (visiting examiner)
Section A: Recital: solo, ensemble or accompanying (maximum 15 minutes) 100 marks Section B: Viva voce: interpretative understanding (approximately 5 minutes) 20 marks
Unit G355: Composing 2 90 marks Teacher-assessed portfolio
Section A: Stylistic Techniques: exercises (maximum 8) based on one of: • two-part counterpoint of the late 16th century
• two-part Baroque counterpoint • chorale harmonisations in the style of J.S. Bach
• string quartets in the Classical style
• keyboard accompaniments in early Romantic style
• popular song
• serialism
• minimalism
45 marks
Section B: Composition: one of:
• vocal setting of a text (maximum 120 words or 4 stanzas)
• instrumental interpretation of a programme (maximum 4 minutes)
• music for film/TV (maximum 4 minutes) 45 marks
Unit G356: Historical and Analytical Studies in Music 90 marks Timed Examination Paper (1 hour 45 minutes + 15 minutes preparation time)
Section A: Aural extract: accompanied vocal music 1900 to 1945 40 marks
Section B: Historical Topics: two questions from three on one of six topics:
• Song
• Programme Music
• Music for Screen
• Music and Belief
• Music for the Stage
• Post-1945 Popular Music. 50 marks
Who is this course for?
This course is for musicians who wish to attain an advanced internationally recognised qualification and for those who wish to study Music at University.
Students who enjoy Music and need extra UCAS points - up to 56 points available!
Requirements
Ability to play an instrument (sing)
Serious about completing the course
Can take instruction
Must have studied at NQF Level 2 (BTEC, GCSE or equivalent)
Need a computer connected to the internet
Career path
Students who complete this course progress to University or to creative careers
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