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Year 13 Homework w/c 14th November
You must PRACTICE for the PERFORMANCE mock in January. This is extremely important and will make as much difference to your final mark as anything
You also need to keep pushing on composition. We need a rough finished draft of composition 1 and some substantial sketches for composition 2 by Christmas
Revision and other work
Year 12 HW w/c 14th November
Work ALREADY DUE:
Homework this week (due on MONDAY 21st)
- We are going to continue with Sibelius until next term. You can sort out your FREE version here
- Consolidation of Chromatic Chords
- Composition work starting on Project 5
Half term homework and LiKE
Keep on reviewing Haydn, Debussy and CWL when you have time (even if it is just listening to the pieces).
Over half term complete the following:
- Poulenc Review 1 (if you haven’t done this already)
- Poulenc Review 2
- Essay Research for Topic I
Half-term Homework and LiKE
Prepare for final Starting Points test on TUESDAY when we return.
Review chords, keys, cadences, modulations and phrase structures then complete the following two practice exercises:
Complete the work for Composition Project 3
Listen to the WCT String Quartet playlist on Spotify
Homework w/c 3rd October
One quick homework for the end of WEDNESDAY – Cadences
One longer homework for the end of SUNDAY – Composition
As mentioned in class, in order to rip off the WCT style well, you need to know what it sounds like! Listen to the WCT String Quartet playlist on Spotify
Don’t forget that performance is due in this week
Homework w/c 26th September
Three home works for the end of SUNDAY please.
As mentioned in class, in order to rip off the WCT style well, you need to know what it sounds like! Listen to the WCT String Quartet playlist on Spotify
Homework w/c 26th Sept
Core Wider Listening
Revise the Ravel and Webern and provide evidence here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MzIwMjgyMjU3MjAy/a/NTUwNjQ4MjMxMDQ0/details
Practice Exam 1 Revision
You need to revise carefully the Haydn, Essay topics A-G and Core Wider Listening 1 and 2 for the practice exam in two weeks time. You will need at least some of the following resources:
- THIS WEEK Active revision (due Sunday 2nd Oct.)
- LAST WEEK Active revision (was due Sunday 25th)
- Active revision resources
- Annotated scores and Revision Guides
- Blank Scores
- Readings on Essay Topics
- Tracks (set works and core wider listening)
- AoS E Core Wider Listening Notes and Scores
- Review old GC tasks
Performance
As soon as possible you should decide on your programme and submit the form. The deadline is not for a few weeks but the SOONER THE BETTER.
Homework w/c 17th Sept
Composition
Please submit here by the end of TUESDAY 27th.
Keep researching textures etc. from pieces that inspire you. Sonata form links can be found here: https://alevelmusic.com/alevelcompositionhelp/composing-help/sonata-form-2/ but you should do your OWN RESEARCH and find relevant pieces.
This week you should develop some transitionary and/or codetta material in order to start stitching some music together.
Practice Exam 1 Revision
You need to revise carefully the Haydn, Essay topics A-G and Core Wider Listening 1 and 2 for the practice exam in two weeks time. You will need at least some of the following resources:
- THIS WEEK Active revision (due Sunday 2nd Oct.)
- LAST WEEK Active revision (was due Sunday 25th)
- Active revision resources
- Annotated scores and Revision Guides
- Blank Scores
- Readings on Essay Topics
- Tracks (set works and core wider listening)
- AoS E Core Wider Listening Notes and Scores
- Review old GC tasks
Debussy Test
On e Wednesday 28th we will have a short answer test on DEBUSSY. Please revise for this using resources above.
Performance
As soon as possible you should decide on your programme and submit the form. The deadline is not for a few weeks but the SOONER THE BETTER.
Homework w/c 19th September
Three home works for the end of SUNDAY please.
Two home works for the end of Wednesday evening:
For the basic idea homework please read the instructions carefully.
If you are struggling with anything, I am running an extra workshop on Wednesday at 11.30
Homework w/c 12th Sept
Composition
Please submit here by the end of TUESDAY 20th.
Use the link in comments on last week’s submission to find your Composition Log and update:
1. Transfer your initial research to the relevant box
2. Document where you are getting textures for your next sketch. Sonata form links can be found here: https://alevelmusic.com/alevelcompositionhelp/composing-help/sonata-form-2/ but you should do your OWN RESEARCH and find relevant pieces.
This week you should correct/develop/replace last weeks work and come up with another idea (e.g. a second subject)
Essay
Continue revising and preparing for the Topic A test in the w/c Monday 19th September. Resources here.
Performance
As soon as possible you should decide on your programme and submit the form. The deadline is not for a few weeks but the SOONER THE BETTER.