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Practical Components: Performing and Composing (overview)

2 dot points across 2 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How does the practical composing component work and how do you prepare for it?

Component 2 Composing overview: the two compositions, the free brief and the stimulus brief, and how this practical, controlled-assessment component is submitted.
A concise CCEA GCSE Music overview of Component 2, Composing. Explains the two compositions, the free composition and the composition to a CCEA stimulus, how they are submitted as recording plus score, lead sheet or written account, and how to prepare, as orientation rather than examinable listening content.
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How does the practical performing component work and how do you prepare for it?

Component 1 Performing and Appraising overview: the solo and ensemble performance and the viva voce, and how this practical, non-examined component is assessed.
A concise CCEA GCSE Music overview of Component 1, Performing and Appraising. Explains the solo and ensemble performance and the viva voce discussion, how this practical component is assessed and weighted, and how to prepare, as orientation rather than examinable listening content.
11 min answer →