Year 12
| AUTUMN | Harmonic analysis. Chords/Keys/Non Harmonic Notes Key Signatures Harmonic structures at cadences Some basic aural work – Melody dictation/Key Awareness/Chord Identification Various techniques of composition | Prepare for recital Composition exam – from preparation to write-up |
| SPRING | Continuing as above | Prepare for recital – this term Finish composition exam |
| SUMMER | After exam, begin A2 Bach chorale option – extending cadences back. Aural practice |
Year 13
| AUTUMN | Choose the composition option Begin to work whole Bach Chorales (Figured Bass – if necessary) | Composition Choice Prepare for recital |
| SPRING | Continuing as above | Prepare for recital – this term Finish composition exam |
Notes
As pupils will take slightly different choices, much of the work will be individual/small groups, according to the choices made for A2
Practical (performance) exams take place in March of the exam year
The deadline for the completion of the composing module in both Year 12 and Year 13 is at the end of the Easter term
The Unit 3 and Unit 6 papers are sat in May/June