Pearson Edexcel A level Music and Music Technology: March 2024 update

In this update

Briefs assessing technique

Submitting NEA for 2024

Exemplar material

Training and support

Key dates

Briefs assessing technique

The briefs assessing technique for A level Music will be released online on the specification page in time for candidates to complete the task from 1 April. These must be completed in 6 hours of controlled conditions.

Candidates are able to use score writing programmes or DAWs for the briefs. However, there must be no internet access, and any plugins that can identify consecutive 5ths and 8ves must be disabled. Candidates will also need to input the given material for the brief into the programme during the 6 hours.

Submitting NEA for 2024

Submission of the NEA components must be made by 15 May 2024. This will be via the Learner Work Transfer portal. You will need to digitally upload files for your candidates. The administrative support guide gives details of how to present the work for the examiner.

You will need to submit the completed PAS or CAS forms for music or the logbooks for music technology.

Exemplar material

To support you in understanding the requirements for all components for A level Music Technology there are exemplar packs online. These use material taken from the June 2023 assessment series, including examiner commentary and answering some FAQs .

Training and support

To support you with submitting NEA work by 15 May, I am running support sessions to go through the process. Sessions will run at 4pm - 5pm.  A level Music is on Tuesday 26 March and A level Music Technology is on Wednesday 27 March.

Register for the A level Music LWT support session

Register for the A level Music Technology LWT support session

There are new free online network meetings for Components 3 and 4 for A level Music Technology. Component 3 is at 4pm - 5pm on 6 March and Component 4 is at 4pm - 5pm on 13 March.

Book your place on the free network events

Key dates