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Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
My own musical identity...
Performance Composition
Lonely Room
This song marks a turning point in the drama
as Jud Fry, a farm hand with suggested
learning difficulties, an obsession with
pornography, and a chip on his shoulder
takes a vow to pursue Laurie rather than bow
to Curley’s underhand encouragement to
commit suicide. Lonely Room not only helps
define his character but offers an insight into
his state of mind as he takes the decision
which leads ultimately to his downfall. That
the song was excised from the film version of
Oklahoma says rather more about the
political or commercial judgement of
Hollywood bosses - perhaps the subject
matter was deemed too difficult - than the
genius of Rodgers which is amply displayed
here.
The pedal G creates dissonance and harmonic
ambiguity from the very outset. Is the song in E
minor or some other key?
The narrow register of the melody helps define
Jud Fry’s psychological state at the beginning
of the song.. Out of context, the vocal line
seems to be in D major. But the
accompaniment presents a very different story.
The rocking motion which is stereotypical of
someone suffering a mental crisis is suggested
in the undulating bass and accompaniment
figures.
Notable character songsNotes on the music
• Listen to the song a few times – perhaps using different recordings. Include one from the film version as well as a stage production, to hear different interpretations. Then study the score.
• What do you think is the most salient feature of this music? Be specific: you might think it is the melody, or harmony, or rhythm. But what, in particular, strikes you as significant, bearing in mind the purpose of the song in the musical and the lyrics.
• What do you think the character is feeling and communicating through this song?
• Raw grief at the lost of allies in revolution?
• Warm reflections of friends no longer present?
• Dejection at the futility of lost lives?
• Admiration for his friends’ ideals and the ultimate price that they have paid?
• Guilt that he – unlike his friends – is still alive?
• Disillusionment with the rebel cause and horror at so many wasted lives?
• What sort of musical features can you confidently associate with your answers? Be as specific as you can. Saying “the minor key” will score zero points. “Variations in the way the composers uses the X chord in section Y and section Z”, referring to particular lyrics and driving your point home is the sort of answer expected.
Your tasks:1. Do lots and lots of listening!! Really get to know the flavour of Ellington’s pieces and his different performers.
Then complete the tables in the next two slides.
2. Match the following sentence starters and endings (use slide 5 to help you) as sentences. Please write them out
by hand and upload along with this ppt - it’ll get you used to writing out these kinds of phrases...
Ko Ko - The Intro
The key is... ...play parallel syncopated chords
The trombones... ...plays a crotchet-based walking bass line
The baritone sax... ...is tacet in the intro, then plays sporadic off-beat crotchets in Chorus 1
The double bass... ...Eb minor, a key that is rare in jazz of any era
The drum kit... ...plays a crotchet-based rhythm, which is heavy on the toms
The alto and tenor saxes... ...plays a low pedal note (on Eb), based on the rhythm of the head
The piano... ...are tacet, then play answering phrases (normally starting beat 2) in chorus 1
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
1.54
Understanding the harmonic
palette - and musical style - of
Brahms, Chopin and Grieg
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
Which image(s) best sum(s) up what you imagine
when you think of Mozart operas?
Let’s start exploring the Marriage of Figaro with some listening...
Pick one of the following extracts from the opera:
Now make some notes on the following questions:
1) Mozart’s operas often include a range of archetypal characters (we will explore these thoroughly as
we progress) - do you think this extract involves one or more of the following?
a) a stoic, regal, aristocratic lady
b) a young, smart, resourceful maid/servant
c) a whimsical, young male character (often sung by a woman)
d) an older, grumpy or mean female character, often a mezzo-soprano
2) What do you think is happening in the extract? What moods/emotions are being explored? (e.g
a comical scene, an aria depicting a character’s anger)
3) Can you describe what is happening in the music that led you to the answers you gave in the
previous questions?
Extension: video watching to up your grade…!
To understand where Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro sits in the wider field of opera, we will be looking at
where opera came from and where it went afterwards. Be a pro in our class sessions with this
background knowledge and understanding...
1. Watch some of these mini three-minute documentaries:
Origins of Opera
All the operas - this is about storylines might particularly appeal to you Jacob...
Why we need opera
I really like this one!!!
(Science of opera - might appeal to you, Shane! )
Explore these in your own time, we won’t quiz you on it, but it is a good way to get some background
knowledge, developing your wider listening and understanding.
1. Watch Howard Goodall’s Big Bangs - Opera
Tip: you could dip in and out of the programme, watching short bits at a time and making notes each time
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
INTERVALSMUSICAL FEATURES OF INTERVALS AND THEIR USES
Can you think of practical examples?
Make sure you understand each of the definitions.
How often do you listen to music, truly listening out for the kinds of intervals that are prominent?
This task does exactly that, and will be useful:- Your composition work- ‘Name the interval’ exam questions- Extended answers that involve description of melodic lines
Your task: complete the table on slides 2-3; mixed up answers are on slides 4-5
Prominent intervals in music - PAGE 1
Interval Description of interval (copy & paste from slide 4)
Example piece that makes great
use of this interval (copy & paste
clips from slide 5)
Your own example piece - try complete at least
half of these boxes! Click ‘insert-youtube’ to insert a
youtube clip of your choice. Extension: do your
research to be able to complete all boxes...
Min 2nd
Maj 2nd
Min 3rd
Maj 3rd
Perfect
4th
Aug 4th/
tritone/
dim 5th
Prominent intervals in music - PAGE 2
Interval Description of interval (copy & paste from slide 4)
Example piece that makes great
use of this intervals (copy & paste
from slide 5)
Your own example piece - try complete at least
half of these boxes! Extension: do your research to
be able to complete all boxes
Perfect 5th
Min 6th
Maj 6th
Min 7th
Maj 7th
Interval descriptions (mixed up)
Can create an air of triumphant resolution when used in a perfect cadence. These stacked on top of each other can create quartal
harmony - often used in Science Fiction movies.
The lower interval of a major triad. The building block of an augmented chord.
Harsh dissonance which, if anything, creates upwards pressure towards a tonic. Used to create a chord that has a yearning,
wistful quality.
It can be written in two ways: diminished and augmentedDiabolus in musica: prohibited in renaissance sacred music.
Difficult to pitch when singing.
The essential interval in a cadential 1c chord in the major key.Used commonly in jazz chords. Major part of the dominant 7th.
Defines the tonic-dominant relationship. Used to suggest elemental forces and open spaces. Pure, bell-like sound, used in
tuning instruments. The second harmonic interval, and most important after an octave
Chromatic scale. Supertonic of the Phrigian mode, highly evocative of Spanish music. Used for chromatic colouring, especially in
ornamentation.
A series of these produce a scale often used to signify the exotic or supernatural
Distinguishes the minor key from the major. The building block of a diminished chord. Associated with melancholy music.
The essential interval in a Neopolitan chord.
Musical examples (mixed up)
Aural Skills...
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
My own musical identity...
Performance Composition
Autumn &
Spring TermAutumn Spring Term
Spring &
Summer term
Summer
Term
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Throughout
the year
Jazz/Musicals
Baroque
Solo
Concerto
Romantic
Piano MusicPop Music
Mozart’s
Operas
Musical
knowledge &
Aural Skills
Composition Performance
Armstrong/Ellington
/ Parker/Simcock
Bach/Vivaldi/
Purcell
Chopin/Brahms/
Grieg
S Wonder/Muse/
Daft Punk/Joni
Mitchell
Excerpts from the
Marriage of Figaro
All styles &
genres
Initial composition
(any style), theme
& variations
composition
Mini recital
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched (or
performed in…)
Oklahoma,
Carousel, Les
Miserables, Miss
Saigon, Sweeney
Todd
….or…..
- Regular listening
(and playing?) of
music from jazz
musicians listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular
listening (and
playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
- Regular
listening of
concertos
through the ages
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
(and playing?) to
music from the
composers listed
above
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Regular listening
to music from the
composers listed
above - albums
from across their
career
- Learn to play
their music...dig
out the
chords/sheet
music, or use your
ears to play
along...
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Watched
Marriage of Figaro
(try Garsington
Opera production,
on Youtube) and
an understanding
of the storyline
- Experience of
watching operas,
in general
- Clear knowledge
of key features of
music from the
classical era
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Aural skills from
music grade
exams/equivalent
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Grade 5 theory
- Any further
analysis of chords
& their functions,
composers and
their musical
styles, intervals
and their effects…
(see GC forums
for links)
Valuable skills in
preparation:
- Regular practice
routine in place
- Thorough,
targetted, focused
practice
- Positive
relationship with
instrumental/vocal
teacher
- Regular
performance
experience
Year 12 Music - An Overview
