Composition
Overview
- Two pieces
- One composition linked to a set brief
- Brief released in the September of year 11
- Brief linked to each area of study
- One composition is a free composition
- Each piece is marked out of 30
- Composition must be written in a minimum of 5 controlled hours under supervision
- Each piece must last at least one minute
- Pieces can be written in any style, for any combinations of instruments
- Total composition MUST be a minimum of 3 minutes
- Total compositions less than 3 minutes will be graded 0
- No maximum time limit is given, however the exam board suggests no more than 5 minutes combined time
- A score and recording must be submitted
- The following are examples of scores:
- Full Score in traditional staff notation
- Lead Sheet
- Chord Chart (if tab MUST include indication of rhythm)
- Track Sheets
- Written Account/tables/diagrams
- Performances must be recorded on the school site with your class teacher present
- Students do not have to perform their compositions