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Free A-Level Music revision notes. 6 topics across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA specifications.
🔀 Board Differences
Board specifications differ in assessment structure and emphasis. The core content is shared across boards; these are the genuine differences by board:
Edexcel: Performing (30%): 8+ minutes recital. Composing (30%): free composition plus technical/brief compositions. Appraising (40%): written paper on set works, dictation and unfamiliar listening.
OCR: Performing and composing (60% non-exam) plus a listening and appraising written paper (40%) covering areas of study and set works.
WJEC/Eduqas: Performing (30%), composing (30%) and an appraising written exam (40%) with set works and aural tests.
📊 Course Overview
A-Level Music covers 2 topic areas with 6 topics total across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA specifications.