Standard Grade Music 
There are four practical elements which you will be studying in this course, which will provide a creative atmosphere enabling you to express your ideas, moods and emotions in a wide range of music, while developing your musical skills. You will perform on any two instruments (which can include voice, drum kit and guitar), and should be reasonably competent in one of these at the beginning of the course.
Solo Performing
This develops your musical awareness and understanding, and also increases your confidence.
Group Performing
As well as the above points, this develops your ability to respond to the discipline of playing in ensemble.
Inventing
In this activity you will create your own work, either composing, arranging or improvising. You will have the opportunity to work with the Sibelius Music Software in compiling your folio.
Listening
This element forms an active and integral part of the course, closely related to the other elements. You will study a wide range of musical styles and forms, including Scottish Music, 20th Century Popular and Classical Music. The Listening Examination is mainly in the form of multiple choice. |
