Topic outline

  • Cambridge IGCSE™ / IGCSE (9-1) Music 0410 / 0978 (for examination from 2026)
    Coursework Handbook - Performing and Composing
    • Introduction

      This handbook is a guide to the coursework components for Cambridge IGCSE / IGCSE (9-1) Music

      • Component 2 – Performing
      • Component 3 – Composing

       The purpose of this handbook is to:

      • offer advice on the requirements of the coursework components
      • provide examples of candidate work.

       We recommend you read sections 1 and 2 so that you have a good understanding of the requirements of the coursework components.

      Section 3 explains how to mark coursework.

      Section 4 provides examples so that you can listen to and assess the example performances and compositions that accompany this handbook. Moderator comments have been provided to clarify the levels (high, middle and low) awarded.


  • Coursework Handbook


    • Example performances



    • Example compositions