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Component Overview Assessment
Overview
Component 3 4 areas of study with 2 set works each Exam 1 hour 45
Appraising minutes
40% Exam • Instrumental music 1700 - 1820
• Vocal music Total of 80 marks
• Music for stage and screen
• Fusions

Area of Study Set Works
Instrumental Music J. S. Bach: 3rd Movement from Brandenburg Concerto
1700-1820 no. 5 in D major

L. Van Beethoven: 1st Movement from Piano Sonata no.
8 in C minor ‘Pathétique’
Vocal Music H. Purcel: Music for a While

Queen: Killer Queen (from the album ‘Sheer Heart
Attack’)
Music for Stage and Screen S. Schwartz: Defying Gravity (from the album of the
cast recording of Wicked)
J. Williams: Main title/rebel blockade runner (from the
soundtrack to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Fusions Afro Celt Sound System: Release (from the album
‘Volume 2: Release)
Esperanza Spalding: Samba Em Preludio (from the
album ‘Esperanza’)

Where could this lead?

Studying Music enables pupils to develop many transferable skills including
creative thinking, reflection and refinement of work and independence.

Pupils who have studied Music go on to study courses at college, sixth forms
and universities such as Music, Music Technology or Performing Arts, as well
as a wide range of other courses.

Pupils who have studied Music have access to a wide range of careers and
employment opportunities such as those within the creative industries, either
performing or in the many roles behind the scenes, as well as being looked on
favourably by almost any employer; success in music is a demonstration of an
ability to dedicate effort over many years.

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