Each year we present our S4-6 pupils at a variety of different SQA Levels.
The following is a brief description of their assessment requirements:
NB// Standard Grade Music will run until June 2013 and will be replaced by National Qualifications thereafter (please see National Qualifications in Music).
| Level |
Performing |
Listening |
Composition |
|
Standard Grade
Foundation/ General/ Credit
|
GRADE 3
1st Instrument
4-6 minutes
At least 2 contrasting pieces
2nd Instrument
One recorded piece
|
Prelim
Formal Exam
|
1 min 30 min
Score
Audio
|
| Higher |
GRADE 4
1st Instrument
Prepare 10 mins
Sample 6 mins
At least 2 contrasting pieces
2nd Instrument
Prepare 5 mins
Sample 3 mins
At least 2 contrasting pieces |
Prelim
NAB
Formal Exam |
2 min
2 pieces each lasting 1 min
Score
Audio
Programme Notes |
|
Advanced Higher
|
GRADE 5
1st Instrument
Prepare 15 mins
Sample 10 mins
At least 2 contrasting pieces
2nd Instrument
Prepare 10 mins
Sample6 mins
At least 2 contrasting pieces
|
Prelim
NAB
1,500 word Commentary
Formal Exam
|
3 min
2 pieces each lasting 1min 30
Score
Audio
Programme Notes |