By Deirdre O’Brien
The 2025 Higher Level Music exam received a positive reception from students, indicating a fair and engaging assessment. The paper featured a well-balanced mix of topics across the four prescribed set works, allowing students to demonstrate their breadth of knowledge. As anticipated, a 25-mark question on Romeo and Juliet was included, a core area of study that students had prepared for thoroughly.
The composing paper was particularly noted for its pleasant and accessible nature.
Overall, the sentiment is that a well-versed student would have found this paper genuinely rewarding.
