OCR’s GCSE in Music will provide a creative education in Music with an integrated approach to performing, composing and listening. Students are encouraged to be creative and to broaden their musical horizons and musical understanding. GCSE Music will enable students to explore performance and composition with a focus on their own instrument and genre choices and offer opportunities to explore new musical areas and skills.
In GCSE Music students will develop performing skills, develop composing skills, extend and develop their musical experience and interests, recognise contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music and develop knowledge and understanding of music theory and music history. Performing and composing accounts for 60% of the GCSE course, with the remaining 40% focussed on theory, history and listening.
Performance:
Students will record two performances, one solo and one ensemble. These are each worth 15% of the final GCSE.
Composition:
Students will compose and record two compositions, one free choice and one set by the exam board. These are each worth 15% of the final GCSE.
Listening Exam:
Students will learn about a wide range of musical genres and styles, including history and theory of music, throughout Years 10 and 11. At the end of Year 11 students will sit a listening exam which will test their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the musical genres and styles that they have studied.
When studying GCSE Music we require students to have instrumental/vocal tuition. These lessons can be with our teachers at Henry Beaufort School or done privately outside school. We also encourage students to lead an active musical life and ask them to join in with extra-curricular activities in the music department at school.
GCSE Results 2024
100% of students achieved a Grade 4 or above.
OCR
60% NEA (non-examined assessment)
40% written listening exam
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