The Warriner School Prospectus

Continued... Component 3: Appraising: Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 40% of qualification Three areas of study: Area of study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750-1900) which includes two set works. Choose one set work for detailed analysis and the other for general study. Symphony No. 104 in D major, 'London': Haydn Symphony No. 4 in A major, 'Italian': Mendelssohn A choice of one area of study from: Area of study B: Rock and Pop Area of study C: Musical Theatre Area of study D: Jazz A choice of one area of study from: Area of study E: Into the Twentieth Century including two set works: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, Movement II: Poulenc Three Nocturnes, Number 1, Nuages: Debussy Area of study F: Into the Twenty-first Century including two set works: Asyla, Movement 3, Ecstasio: Thomas Adès String Quartet No. 2 (Opus California) Movements 1 (Boardwalk) and 4 (Natural Bridges): Sally Beamish Questions: Set work analysis with a score Extended responses on wider context Unprepared extracts of music with and without a score Comparison questions This component includes a listening examination. Additional requirements: It is expected that students studying Music to A level will have ongoing instrumental or vocal lessons. It is also expected that students take part in music-making activities at school and are part of the wider, musical school community. Pathways: Solo performing artist, ensemble performing artist, music producer, song-writer, film composer, record producer, sound producer, backing singer, school music teacher, instrumental teacher, music therapist, musical director, conductor, programme director, radio DJ, session musician, booking agent, music journalist.