Wednesday Oct 08 2008
Qualifications : GCE including applied subjects
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AS GCE in Music (8501) : Questions & Answers

Questions

Answers

What do I record for submission to my examiner for Unit 1?

The following work must be submitted on tape, CD or minidisk as outlined in the Unit 1 section of the Teachers’ Guide. The quality of the recording is of the utmost importance.

  • Paper 11: One or more Solo Performance(s) lasting between 5 and 6 minutes.
  • Paper 12: A folio of compositions logged on the MAS1 form. The logged solo performance must be recorded and submitted for moderation purposes.
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What is in List A and in List B?
The definitive list is in Issue 2 of the Specification.  The Specification and the anthology match.
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Do the pieces in the recital program have to be linked?
It must be a balanced program. The ethos behind this is to prevent candidates from solely presenting their graded examination pieces. Any unbalanced programmes must be justified in the programme notes.
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Can candidates use keyboards or computers during paper 51?
Yes, candidates may have access to any instrument appropriate to their chosen exercise.
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Can candidates check Bach Chorale harmony for consecutive 5ths with Sibelius?
Yes – Sibelius will show candidates where consecutive 5ths are; it does not demonstrate how to rectify them. This is not thought to benefit candidates greatly.
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