Advanced Higher Music
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher Music course specification
May 2023
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
2021
There were no exams in 2021.
- Advanced Higher Music audio excerpts (65 KB)
- Advanced Higher Music question paper (567 KB)
- Advanced Higher Music marking instructions (296 KB)
Coursework ( 13/12/2021 )
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Music Performance
June 2019
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Music Assignment
June 2019
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Music Portfolio
June 2019
- Advanced Higher Music Review of Creative Process Template
April 2019
- Advanced Higher Music Review of Creative Process Template
April 2019
- Advanced Higher Music Analysis Template
April 2019
- Advanced Higher Music Analysis Template
April 2019
- Guidance on conditions of assessment
- Coursework for External Assessment
Understanding Standards ( 30/07/24 )
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for the assignment and performance components can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Music Assignment resource
This resource includes candidate evidence, commentaries and audio presentations covering the Music Assignment from National 5 to Advanced Higher.
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Course Assessment 2019 (35.61 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports ( 14/09/2023 )
Course Reports
Verification Reports
- Music Technology Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2018
- Music Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017