3.0 Subject content

Developing and applying the musical knowledge, understanding and skills set out in our GCSE specification can ensure your students form a personal and meaningful relationship with music. They will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts , and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities.

The Subject content is divided into the three components:

  • Understanding music
  • Performing music
  • Composing music.