GCSE Composition 1 Task

Task
Candidates should compose a short piece
called contrasts to be played in class. It
should play with the contrast of the two
blocks of material (arranged ABA) with
changes in tempo, texture and dynamics
 Check list
Section A
Even phrases e.g 4+4+4+4
Phrases ending with cadences?
16 bars long?
Time Signature 4/4, 3/4 or ?
Key Signature = C, G, F or ?
Accompaniment? Block chords, Alberti
Bass, etc.
Duration = Rhythm?
Written for Piano/Keyboard and/or ?
 B Section
Even phrases?
16 bars long?
Time Signature changed?
Modulation = Key Signature changed?
Texture changed?
Tempo changed?
Dynamics changed?
Duration changed?
 A Section
How has it changed from the first
section?
Added extra notes?
Counter melody?
Any other ideas?