Why Study Music at Hayesfield
A Level musicians benefit from high levels of staff contact and the opportunities offered in an ever active and inspiring Music Department. We offer concerts, trips, foreign tours, musicals, live composition recording and great results.
Music is the only subject to develop creative and logical skills working both as a team and independently. Communication and analytical skills are also highly challenged.
Hayesfield has a vibrant music community that involves the whole School and is housed in the heart of the West Wing with its state of the art theatre and music recording studio. The musical opportunities here are tremendous.
Lessons are delivered by all three music teachers, giving a wide breadth of experience and expertise as well as high levels of student/teacher contact.
Students are encouraged to take a leading role in the department and challenged to inspire and deliver music of the highest quality.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should be able to perform on an instrument or sing in any style at a standard equivalent to, or above Grade 5. Candidates should have achieved a Grade 6 or above at GCSE music. Where GCSE music has not been taken candidates should hold at least grade 5 theory
Course Content:
The course consists of 3 units:
Unit 1 – Performance 30%
- Candidates are required to prepare an 8-minute recital at or above grade 7 standard. This can be on any instrument or voice and in any style.
Unit 2 – Composition 30%
- Compose a 5 minute, free choice composition (66%)
- Complete a 4-part Bach Chorale (33%)
Unit 3 – Appraising 40%
- Study and analyse the set works detailed below
- Examine wider listening around the set works
| Area of Study | Set Works |
|---|---|
| Vocal Music | J. S. Bach, Cantata, Ein feste Burg, BWV 80: Movements 1, 2, 8 Mozart, The Magic Flute: (Queen of the Night), 5 (Quintet) Vaughan Williams, On Wenlock Edge: Nos. 1, 3 and 5 |
| Instrumental Music | Vivaldi, Concerto in D minor, Op. 3 No. 11 Clara Wieck-Schumann, Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17: movement 1 Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique: Movement I |
| Music for Film | Danny Elfman, Batman Returns: Excerpts Rachel Portman, The Duchess: Excerpts Bernard Herrmann, Psycho: Excerpts |
| Popular Music and Jazz | Courtney Pine, Back in the Day Kate Bush, Hounds of Love Beatles, Revolver |
| Fusions | Debussy, Estampes: Nos. 1 and 2 Familia Valera Miranda Anoushka Shankar, Breathing Under Water |
| New Directions | Cage, Three Dances for two prepared pianos: No. 1 Kaija Saariaho, Petals for Violoncello and Live Electronics Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring |
Resources:
Dedicated Music iMac Suite
Music studio
6 dedicated practice rooms
Hayesfield Panda Website
Music Library
Assessment
Performance is non-examined and externally marked.
Students will perform an 8-minute recital between March and May of year 13. This will be in front of a minimum audience of 2, though where a student prefers this can be a public recital.
Composition is non-examined and externally marked.
Students will compose short pieces in year 12 and develop skills as independent composers. In year 13 students will create, develop and refine their coursework. The coursework will be submitted during April of Year 13.
For Bach Harmony students will build skills in theory and harmony in year 12 and then develop stylistic awareness of Bach in year 13. Students are issued with a brief in year 13 and complete this in controlled conditions.
Appraising is assessed through a listening and written exam at the end of year 13. Students will complete practice questions (both short answer and long answer) at the end of each unit of study throughout the course.
Subject Specific Skills:
Cognitive skills
- Non-routine problem solving – expert thinking, metacognition, creativity
- Systems thinking – decision making and reasoning
- Critical thinking – definitions of critical thinking are broad and usually involve general cognitive skills such as analysing, synthesising and reasoning skills
- ICT literacy – access, manage, integrate, evaluate, construct and communicate[3]
Interpersonal skills
- Communication
active listening, oral communication, written communication, assertive communication and non-verbal communication - Relationship-building skills
teamwork, trust, intercultural sensitivity, service orientation, self-presentation, social influence, conflict resolution and negotiation - Collaborative problem solving
establishing and maintaining shared understanding, taking appropriate action, establishing and maintaining team organisation
Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
ability and willingness to cope with the uncertain, handling work stress, adapting to different personalities, communication styles and cultures, and physical adaptability to various indoor and outdoor work environments - Self-management and self-development
ability to work remotely in virtual teams, work autonomously, be self-motivating and self-monitoring, willing and able to acquire new information and skills related to work>/li>
