Music education can help spark a child's imagination or ignite a lifetime of passion. When you provide a child with new worlds to explore and challenges to tackle, the possibilities are endless. Music education should not be a privilege for a lucky few; it should be a part of every child's world of possibility.” Hillary Clinton

We believe that all pupils deserve a broad and ambitious music curriculum that engages and inspires pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. Igniting curiosity and preparing them well for future learning and life beyond school, our curriculum supports the development of life skills, such as confidence, self-awareness, perseverance and discipline and provide a holistic experience that they can take beyond their musical studies. 

At Blessed Trinity, we believe that all pupils should have the opportunity to access a well-rounded musical education. Many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success. Learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills, which are essential for maths and science. It also builds skills in leadership and team building, as well as showing you the rewards of working with others.

EDUQAS Music GCSE

Component 1: Performing Total duration of performances: 4-6 minutes Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 30% of qualification A minimum of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance, the other piece(s) may be either solo and/or ensemble. One of the pieces performed must link to an area of study of the learner’s choice. 

Component 2: Composing Total duration of compositions: 3-6 minutes Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 30% of qualification Two compositions, one of which must be in response to a brief set by WJEC. Learners will choose one brief from a choice of four, each one linked to a different area of study. The briefs will be released during the first week of September in the academic year in which the assessment is to be taken. The second composition is a free composition for which learners set their own brief.

Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately) 40% of qualification This component is assessed via a listening examination. Eight questions in total, two on each of the four areas of study. Area of study 1: Musical Forms and Devices Area of study 2: Music for Ensemble Area of study 3: Film Music Area of study 4: Popular Music
 

NCFE Music Technology

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Synoptic assessment - (Music Industry Brief) - 60% Coursework

Music Technology Paper - 40% Written exam