Music - Option Choice

GCSE Music is split into three components: performance, composition, and appraisal (analysis). These components are vital in teaching you a variety of transferable skills. It develops self-confidence and communication skills as well as creativity, useful for all professional environments.

This creative subject will enable you to explore performance and composition with a focus on your own instrument and own choice of genre and style, whilst offering opportunities to explore theoretical knowledge and appreciation. It progresses from, and builds on, the musical experiences of KS3 and caters for a wide spectrum of abilities and requirements. It gives you the opportunity to make music both individually and in groups and to develop a life-long interest in music.

For more information on what will be studied and how it will be assessed in Music in year 10 and 11, please refer to our Year 9 GCSE Options Booklet.