For each component, candidates need to submit an audio-visual recording of their recital or composition together with the score and a cover sheet, which can be downloaded from the qualification page. It is also important for centres to keep back-up copies of all the work.
Component |
Evidence required for assessment |
Marking criteria |
AS Performing H143/01 |
Recital: minimum six minutes, two contrasting pieces
Scores of the candidates pieces
|
PDF |
AS Composing H143/02 |
Two pieces: minimum combined duration four and a half minutes
Score, lead sheet or written account
|
PDF |
A Level Performing A H543/01 |
Recital: minimum six minutes, two contrasting pieces
Scores of the candidates pieces
|
PDF |
A Level Performing B H543/03 |
Recital: minimum ten minutes, three contrasting pieces
Section 1: Free choice
Section 2: Focused study
Scores of the candidates pieces
|
PDF |
A Level Composing A H542/02 |
Two pieces and three short technical exercises: minimum combined duration of eight minutes
Score, lead sheet or written account
|
PDF |
A Level Composing B H543/04 |
Two pieces: minimum combined duration of four minutes
Score, lead sheet or written account
|
PDF |
File formats
For audio and video recordings, any format that will play on a standard laptop is accepted, for example, MP3, MP4, MPEG, Quicktime or Windows Media File.
Scores and briefs can be provided as Word or PDF files.