Music A' level

The study area AM (Advanced) Music is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

At the end of the programme, the student will be able to: 

• sing a short diatonic phrase at sight
• clap or tap the rhythm of a short melodic phrase which will be played twice
• write down the occasional missing notes with relative time-values, marked by an asterisk, in a given passage
• identify the modulation of a two-part melodic phrase in a major or minor key
• write down the missing notes of an atonal excerpt marked by an asterisk. 
• write down the soprano and bass parts of a short 4-part excerpt
• show historical and analytical knowledge of two works, supporting their statements with reference to the actual musical score