Music Course Content
- Composing
- Listening
- Performance
The Exam
Listening Paper (25%)
In June of 6th year, a 90 minute long test where you are tested on four set works, Irish music and general listening skills.
Composition Paper (25%)
In June of 6th year, a 90 minute long test where you are tested on Melody writing and harmony
Performance (25%)
In April of 6th year, a test where you perform as a soloist or as part of a group or both.
Higher Level: 3 pieces on one instrument and one unprepared test OR 2 pieces on each of two instruments and one unprepared test
Ordinary Level: 2 pieces on one instrument and one unprepared test.
Electives 25% - Higher level only
You must choose one of the above parts to study for this extra credit. Most people (97%) go for the Performance elective.
Listening Elective: You must work on a music project over the course of 5th and 6th year and submit some work to the State Examinations Commission and sit an extra written paper in June.
Composition Elective: You must undertake a large scale composition to be submitted to the Examinations Commission in your final year.
Performance Elective: This involves a more substantial performance during the examination period in April of 6th year.