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From 14 to 16 years, as peer and exam pressures intensify, your child is likely to be:
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If a boy - experiencing voice changes during puberty, as early as 11 or sometimes much later. With some boys it is quick and dramatic and with others it deepens slowly over a longer period. |
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If a girl - maybe experiencing big vocal changes too, but these are less immediately obvious. The voice may become richer and its range may increase. |
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Thinking about the future - and may be considering a career or further education in music |
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Doing work experience for two weeks |
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Doing music seriously in school means that children mix in a social group they wouldn't otherwise have across race, gender and class. |
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| Stephanie Powell, Parent |
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Music is an optional subject at GCSE and standard in Scotland. Though not strictly required, it helps if your child can play an instrument. These aim to:
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Make sure that your child can make music, individually and in groups |
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Help them develop a long-lasting interest in music |
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Prepare your child for further music studies, such as A/AS Level, Higher and other equivalent qualifications, or for a career in music |
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Assess your child's performing, composing and appraising skills |
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| Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice. |
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