Music Department :
S5-S6 Higher
Entry Level
1, 2 or 3 at Standard Grade
Some Musical Experience
Course Description
Music with Performing or Music with Technology
Music with Performing
In this element of the course you will perform on 2 instruments, compose
music and listen to a wide variety of musical styles
- Perform on one instrument, minimum grade 4, preparing 10 minutes worth of music over the session
- Perform on another instrument, minimum grade 4, preparing 5 minutes worth of music over the session.
- Invent music with evidence of originality, creativity, planning and good use of compositional techniques such as the deployment of selected concepts.
- Listen to music which is relevant to the course work based on a conceptual approach with theory related work
The emphasis on practical musical activity across the four elements will allow
for the development of aural perception, musical imagination, sensitivity and
discrimination.
Music With Technology
In this element of the course you will perform on 1 instrument, compose
music and listen to a wide variety of musical styles
- Gain experience in the use of Sound Engineering equipment, eventually making 2 recordings
- Perform on one instrument, minimum grade 4, preparing 5 minutes worth of music over the session.
- Invent music with evidence of originality, creativity, planning and good use of compositional techniques such as the deployment of selected concepts.
- Listen to music which is relevant to the course work, based on a conceptual approach with theory related work
The emphasis on practical musical activity across the four elements will allow
for the development of aural perception, musical imagination, sensitivity and
discrimination.
Assessment
Music With Performing:
- Performing. Both instruments will be assessed in a live performance, where the prepared program will be sampled by the visiting examiner, prepare 10 minutes, sample 6, prepare 5 minutes, sample 3.
- Inventing will be assessed on completion of folio - and is assessed as pass / fail
- Listening will be assessed as part of the SQA Exam Diet.
Music With Technology:
- Sound Engineering Extension Unit required to make two stereo master recordings of two contrasting pieces, performed by an ensemble with each piece supported by a session log.
- Will be assessed on completion of an assessment folio.
- Performing. One instrument will be assessed in a recorded performance, where the prepared program will be sampled by the external examiner, prepare 5 minutes, sample 3.
- Inventing will be assessed on completion of folio - and is assessed as pass / fail
- Listening will be assessed as part of the SQA Exam Diet.
Progression
Pupils who achieve a Higher Pass in Fifth year can continue in Sixth year
with the Advanced Higher course.
Higher Grade Music is regarded by University faculties and central
institutions as an entrance qualification. It is beneficial to those
pursuing a career in Nursery, Primary, Secondary Education, Arts Courses in
Further Education and the wider world of the Music Industry.
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