The course contains two elements:
Performing and Understanding Music.
PERFORMING SKILLS
A live performance is required on two instruments / voice lasting 10 minutes. This will be examined in Mid-February/March by a visiting external examiner appointed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. The exam is out of 60 marks.
UNDERSTANDING MUSIC
There is an examination for Higher candidates which takes place during the main SQA examination diet in May or June and is approximately 1 hour in length. The exam is out of 40 marks.
SQA link : https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/modification-summary-music-music-portfolio.pdf
