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​higher

Performing

The performing component of the course is worth 50% of the overall mark.
Candidates must meeting the following criteria:
  • Perform on 2 instruments or 1 instrument and voice
  • Perform a minimum of 2 pieces per instrument/voice
  • Perform for 12 minutes with a minimum of 4 minutes on each instrument
  • Perform pieces of a minimum of Grade 4 standard
Assessment
The performance exam is assessed by an external SQA assessor and takes place in school between February and March.
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tUNED pERCUSSION
Keyboard
Guitar

Composition

The assignment allows candidates to explore and develop musical ideas to create music and is worth 15% of the overall mark.
It has two parts:
  • composing one piece of music
  • reviewing the composing process
The piece of music must be between 1 minute and 3 minutes 30 seconds in length and can be in any style.

Candidates must:
  • plan their composition
  • explore and develop musical ideas using at least four elements from: melody, harmony, rhythm, structure and timbre, one of which must be harmony
  • create one complete piece of music

For the composing review, candidates must:
  • explain the main music decisions made
  • describe how their initial ideas were developed
  • identify strengths and/or areas which may be improved
 
In St Andrew's Academy pupils have access to Sibelius music software, Soundtrap & Protools for them to notate/record their musical ideas.
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Soundtrap
Composition guide
composing review template

​Assessment
The assignment is externally assessed by the SQA.  The school deadline for submission will be issued each year, however this will likely be before the Easter break.

Understanding Music

The understanding music component is worth 35% of the overall mark
Candidates will learn about a range of musical styles and composition techniques and are required to:
  • identify level specific concepts through listening to excerpts of music
  • demonstrate an understanding of music literacy
Assessment
This component is externally assessed by the SQA.  Candidates will sit the question paper in exam conditions during the main diet of SQA exams in May.
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CONCEPT DICTIONARY
HIGHER LITERACY BOOKLET
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