Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Music
Qualification summary
The Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate provides a broad programme of study with a global perspective for students in the twenty first century.
The aims are to:
1. enable candidates to acquire and consolidate a range of basic musical skills, knowledge and understanding, through the activities of listening, performing and composing;
2. assist candidates to develop a perceptive, sensitive and critical response to the main historical periods and styles of Western music;
3. help candidates to recognise and understand the music of various non-Western traditions, and thus to form an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences;
4. provide a foundation for the development of an informed appreciation of music;
5. provide a foundation for further study in music for those candidates to whish to pursue their studies at a higher level.
Qualification details
OG - Other General Qualification
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Cambridge International Level 1 /Level 2 Certificates are general qualifications that enable candidates to progress either directly to employment, or to proceed to further qualifications.
This syllabus provides a foundation for further study at levels 2 and 3 in the National Qualifications Framework, including GCSE, AS and A level GCE, and Cambridge Pre-U qualifications.
Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* are well prepared to follow courses leading to level 3 AS and A level GCE Music, Cambridge Pre-U Music, IB Certificates in Music or the Cambridge International AS and A level Music
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The qualification is assessed using independent and holistic assessment.
All Cambridge International Level1/Level2 Certificate syllabuses follow a general pattern. The main sections are: Aims; Assessment Objectives; Assessment; Curriculum Content.
The Cambridge International Level1/Level2 Certificate in Music is assessed through three compulsory components. The assessments all take place at the end of the two-year course and a single grade is awarded.
All candidates are eligible for the award of grades A* to G.
Component 1: Listening (maximum 75 minutes). This paper is based on a recording supplied by CIE. The questions are short answer or multiple choice and will test the candidate’s understanding and perception of the music. Candidates will be expected to follow and complete/skeleton scores or diagrams provided.
Component 2: Performing. This will consist of prepared performances of the candidate’s own choice, all of which have to be recorded. Candidates must offer singing or playing individually and in an ensemble.
Component 3: Composing. Candidates must submit two compositions, either contrasting in character or written for different forces. Each must be recorded on cassette tape or CD. One composition must be written in a western, tonal style and be fully notated using staff notation. The score must be submitted with the recording. The other piece is notated in a form appropriate to the music.