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Music
Component 3: Composing Music
Pupils compose two pieces; one to a brief issued by AQA, and the other a free composition. These may be written in any style and for any combination of voices and/ or instruments, and should develop the individual’s interests and skills. The overall length of the combined pieces should be a minimum of 3 minutes. Pupils do not need to have significant composing experience prior to FY in order to be successful at GCSE, just a passion for music and a willingness to learn.
GCSE Music is one of the few analytical subjects that still contains a significant amount of coursework. This can provide an excellent balance with subjects that lead only towards a terminal examination, dispersing the workload throughout the course and therefore relieving the build-up of pressure and anxiety.