Section outline
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This component is worth 40% of AS marks (96 marks)
The Mid A Level Mock Appraising examination will test listening, analysis and contextual understanding through listening exercises and written questions using excerpts of music based on the two Areas of Study:
AoS1: Western Classical Tradition (1650-1910)
1. Baroque Solo Concerto
- Purcell: Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major (complete)
- Vivaldi: Flute Concerto in D Il Gardellino op.10 no.3 RV428, movt. 1
- J.S. Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor BWV1041, movt. 1
2. The Operas of Mozart
Le Nozze di Figaro K.492: Act 1, focusing on:
- No.1 Duettino (Figaro and Susanna, including following recitative)
- No.3 Cavatina (Figaro, including the previous recitative)
- No.4 Aria (Bartolo)
- No.5 Duettino (Susanna & Marcellina)
- No.6 Aria (Cherubino).
AoS6: Contemporary Traditional Music
- Astor Piazzolla
- Toumani Diabaté
- Anoushka Shankar
- Mariza
- Bellowhead
Students should know and understand the relevant musical elements from each Area of Study.
The exam is structured in three sections. Past papers are available on Sixth Form Music Moodle.
Section A: Listening (49 marks) Spend 50 minutes on this section
Section B: Analysis (17 marks) Spend 25 minutes on this section
Section C: Essay (30 marks) Spend 45 minutes on this section