OCR GCSE Music

Intergrated Portfolio – 30%

Solo Performance & Free Composition

Practical Portfolio – 30%

Ensemble Performance & Set Brief Composition

Listening & Appraising – 40%

1hr 30 minute Listening Examination

Your Course

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Year 10	AOS 1: My Music AOS 5: Conventions of Pop Composition toolkit	AOS 4: Film Music Free Composition development Performance skill development	AOS 2: Concerto Through Time Free Comp Submission Solo/Ensemble Performance Mock
Year 11	AOS 3: Rhythms of the World Set Brief Composition development Refinement of performance skills	Examination revision Set Brief Comp Submission Solo & Ensemble Performance  submissions	Final examination preparation

Revision

In Music, we recommend revising by listening to and exploring musical styles from the 4 AOS's and regular practise on your chosen instrument/voice – recommended 20–30 minutes 4/5 times a week as a minimum. This should be alongside:

Link to more detailed course overview: GCSE (9-1) Music J536 Specification

Link to Past Papers: Teach Cambridge | Resources to prepare learners for assessment

Links to Booklets/ Revision Guides: GCSE Music OCR Complete Revision & Practice (with Audio & Online Edition) | CGP Books

Links to websites: GCSE Music – OCR - BBC Bitesize & Music GCSE Revision - YouTube