Music

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This subtopic guides learners through the integrated process of creating and refining music, emphasising the practical application of musical elements from initial concept to final performance or recording. It focuses on building skills in performance, composition, and critical listening, enabling students to produce coherent musical works that demonstrate technical control and expressive intent. Real-world relevance is highlighted by linking classroom tasks to industry practices such as rehearsal techniques, notation, and production workflows.

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My Music (Learner's own instrument, its capabilities, techniques, genres and ensembles)

Area of Study 1: My Music focuses on the learner's own instrument, voice, or technology. It requires students to study the capabilities, limitations, techniques, and contextual usage of their chosen medium, and to apply this knowledge through performing and composing.

The Concerto Through Time (Baroque, Classical and Romantic concerto; development of orchestra and soloist role, 1650–1910)

Area of Study 2: The Concerto Through Time covers the development of the concerto genre from 1650 to 1910, specifically focusing on the Baroque Solo Concerto, Baroque Concerto Grosso, and the Classical Concerto. It examines the evolution of the orchestra, the role of the soloist, and the changing relationship between the soloist and accompaniment, alongside the development of musical elements and compositional devices across the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.

Rhythms of the World (Traditional rhythmic music from India/Punjab, Eastern Mediterranean/Middle East, Africa, Central and South America)

Area of Study 3 focuses on traditional rhythmic music from four geographical regions: India and Punjab, Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. Learners explore characteristic rhythmic features, cultural contexts, and the impact of modern technology on these traditional styles.

Film Music (Music composed for film, Western Classical music used in film, video game soundtracks)

Area of Study 4 focuses on music composed for film, including music specifically composed for film, Western Classical music used in film, and video game soundtracks. Learners study how composers use musical elements and devices to support, express, complement, and enhance moods, emotions, characters, places, and dramatic actions.

Conventions of Pop (Rock 'n' Roll 1950s–60s, Rock Anthems 1970s–80s, Pop Ballads 1970s–90s, Solo Artists 1990–present)

Area of Study 5: Conventions of Pop covers popular music from the 1950s to the present day, specifically focusing on Rock 'n' Roll (1950s–60s), Rock Anthems (1970s–80s), Pop Ballads (1970s–90s), and Solo Artists (1990–present). Learners study vocal and instrumental techniques, the development of technology, song structures, and the historical/social context of these genres.

Musical Language (Staff notation, chord symbols, musical vocabulary and terminology)

Musical Language encompasses the foundational skills of reading, writing, and understanding staff notation, chord symbols, and the application of musical vocabulary and terminology across the Areas of Study.

Musical Elements (Organisation of pitch, tonality, structure, sonority, texture, tempo/metre/rhythm, dynamics)

Musical Language encompasses the foundational skills of reading, writing, and understanding staff notation, chord symbols, and the application of musical vocabulary and terminology across the Areas of Study.

Musical Contexts (Purpose, intention, audience, time and place)

Musical Language encompasses the foundational skills of reading, writing, and understanding staff notation, chord symbols, and the application of musical vocabulary and terminology across the Areas of Study.