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Page 5  \n Suggested wider listening to build transferable appraising skills ............................ Page 6  \n An *Anthology and CD containing sheet music and audio in one place .................................... Page 7  \n Clear performance and composition assessment grids to help you understand the standard ................................................... Page 8  \n Progression for all ........................................... Page 9  \n High-quality support, every step of the way ..... Pages 10-13  \n*You don't have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualifications.  \n2 3  \nWorking with you  \nWe’ve worked with teachers, music associations and universities to make sure our Edexcel AS and A level specifications for first teaching in 2016 have been shaped by you, for your students, to help them achieve their full potential.  \nNext steps …  \nOnce you’ve read through this guide, turn to the back page for details of how to:  \n1. Sign up to teach our new qualifications and get all our specification updates, free support and event invites.  \n2. Find out more about our brand new published resources and order an inspection copy.  \n4  \nQualifications at a glance  \nOur Edexcel AS and A level qualifications in Music are both 100% externally assessed, and each consists of one written paper and two non-examined assessments (NEA) .  \nA level Music  \n\n| Component | Overview | Assessment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Component 1\u003Cbr>Performing\u003Cbr>30% NEA | Total performance time of 8 minutes Performance can be solo and/or ensemble |  Total of 60 marks (12 marks available for difficulty of pieces) |\n| Component 2\u003Cbr>Composing\u003Cbr>30% NEA | 2 compositions\u003Cbr>1 free or free choice brief – min 4 min\u003Cbr>1 brief assessing technique – min 1 min Together total min of 6 minutes | 2 pieces\u003Cbr>40 marks\u003Cbr>20 marks\u003Cbr> Total of 60 marks |\n| Component 3\u003Cbr>Appraising\u003Cbr>40% Exam | 6 Areas of Study with 3 set works in each\u003Cbr>• Vocal Music\u003Cbr>• Instrumental Music\u003Cbr>• Music for Film\u003Cbr>• Popular Music and Jazz\u003Cbr>• Fusions\u003Cbr>• New Directions |  Exam 2hrs  Total 100 marks |\n\nAS level Music  \n\n| Component | Overview | Assessment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Component 1\u003Cbr>Performing\u003Cbr>30% NEA | Total performance time of 6 minutes Performance can be solo and/or ensemble |  Total of 60 marks (12 marks available for difficulty of pieces) |\n| Component 2\u003Cbr>Composing\u003Cbr>30% NEA | 2 compositions\u003Cbr>1 to set brief – min 2 minutes\u003Cbr>1 free or to set brief – min 2 minutes Together total min of 41⁄2 minutes | 2 pieces – 30 marks each  Total of 60 marks |\n| Component 3\u003Cbr>Appraising\u003Cbr>40% Exam | 6 Areas of Study with 2 set works in each\u003Cbr>• Vocal Music\u003Cbr>• Instrumental Music\u003Cbr>• Music for Film\u003Cbr>• Popular Music and Jazz\u003Cbr>• Fusions\u003Cbr>• New Directions |  Exam 1hr 30mins  Total 80 marks |\n\n See full [details online at","cbCainy27VPyRgkD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainy27VPyRgkD","pdf",4200200,"English","# Working with you\n# Qualifications at a glance\n## A level Music\n## AS level Music\n# An engaging range of Set Works to nurture in-depth musical understanding\n## Vocal Music\n## Instrumental Music\n## Music for Film\n## Popular Music and Jazz","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Edexcel AS and A level Music 2016 brochure?\",\"answer\":\"It provides an overview of the specifications for the new Edexcel AS and A level Music qualifications and explains how they address changes, inspire students, and support teaching with resources.\"},{\"question\":\"How are AS and A level Music qualifications assessed?\",\"answer\":\"Both are 100% externally assessed, with one written paper for the appraising component and two non-examined assessments (NEA) covering performing and composing.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the appraising exam cover for AS and A level Music?\",\"answer\":\"A level includes 6 Areas of Study with 3 set works in each for a 2-hour exam (100 marks). 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