WJEC AS/A Level Music Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Music past papers, mark schemes & listening resource booklets. Appraising papers for Units 3 and 6 plus composing briefs. 31 resources.
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Summer 2023
4 filesAS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
4 filesAS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
3 filesSummer 2018
4 filesAS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Music – Unit 6: Written: Appraising – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Music – Unit 3: Written: Appraising – Past Paper – Summer 2018
June 2017
1 fileA-Level Music – Question paper – June 2017 – Unit 2: Composing
Summer 2017
2 filesJune 2016
1 fileA-Level Music – Question paper – June 2016 – Unit 2: Composing
Performing, Composing, and Appraising: The Three Strands of WJEC A Level Music
Exam Paper Structure
Performing (AS)
Composing (AS)
Appraising (AS)
Performing (A2)
Composing (A2)
Appraising (A2)
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | Eduqas (WJEC) Music |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 2 written appraising exams + 4 NEA components (performing and composing) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 6 units (2 examined + 4 NEA) |
| Exam Duration | Unit 3: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 6: 2 hrs |
| Total Marks | Varies by component |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 31 |
Key Topics in Music
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name a musical feature, device, or element heard in the excerpt |
| Describe | Give a detailed account of musical features |
| Explain | Give musical reasons for a compositional or interpretive choice |
| Compare | Identify musical similarities and differences between sections or works |
| Evaluate | Assess the effectiveness of a compositional or performance technique |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 80–90% |
| A | 70–79% |
| B | 59–69% |
| C | 48–58% |
| D | 37–47% |
| E | 26–36% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all six units. Boundaries vary by session.
Aural Accuracy and Stylistic Context: Preparing for WJEC Music Appraising
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