Gone are the days of the 'old AQA', but it seemed such a shame to delete the resources that kept me going for so many years. I've left this section on the website in case anyone can find any use in it...plus, it would break my heart to delete all that work!
​Your course is divided into 3 main areas: 
Listening, Composition and Performance. Use the link buttons below to go to each area. 

Assessment

Listening &
Appraising (20%)

1 hour exam (80 marks)



Listening exam in May of Year11
Questions linked to 5 Areas of Study and 3 Strands

Composing &
Appraising (20%)

Externally Assessed (40 marks)
20 hours composing time
2 hours appraising time

Compose 1 piece of music using 2 or more of the Areas of Study and linked to a strand suggested by the exam board. 2013 is World Music. Appraise the composing process and the composition

Performing Music (40%)

Controlled Assess (60 marks)
2 performances (30 marks each)

1 individual performance
1 group performance

Composing Music (20%)

Controlled Assess (30 marks)
25 hours composing time


Compose 1 piece of music that explores 2 or more Areas of Study. The composition can be in any style