SQA Requirements Performing 50% of final mark Grade 5 standard 18 minute programme over both instruments (minimum of 6 minutes on 1 instrument) FINAL PERFORMING EXAM – APRIL/MAY 2020
Understanding Music 35% of final mark Studied by units – Renaissance, Baroque, Classical/Romantic, 20th Century with end of unit tests Regular assessment points throughout year FINAL EXAM – WEDNESDAY 27th MAY 2020
Composing/Analysis 15% of final mark 1 piece between 1min & 4min 30 with a compositional review highlighting decisions, development & evaluation & an analysis of a chosen piece of music SUBMITTED TO SQA IN MARCH/APRIL
All senior pupils have deadlines which they are required to meet on a regular basis, in order to meet the requirements of the course. Failure to do so will result in referal to the Principal teacher and could result in withdrawal from the course.