Music Department :
S5-S6 Intermediate 2
Entry Level
3 or 4 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 3, preparing 4 minutes worth of music over the session
- Perform on another instrument, minimum grade 3, preparing 4 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 another instrument, minimum grade 3, preparing 4 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 4 minutes, sample 3for both instruments.
- 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 4 minutes sample 4.
- 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 an Intermediate 2 Pass in Fifth year can continue in
Sixth year with the Higher course.
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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