Music
Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can.
A Level Music explores academic rigour, creativity and expression, enabling us to learn and follow rules and conventions and inspiring us to push boundaries and develop new and innovative ideas.
The Music Course encompasses performance, listening and analysis, composition and elements of harmony. The Course broadens your Music knowledge and understanding and opens new areas of the subject which are not covered at GCSE.
A Level Music explores a range of different skills across three units: Performing, Composing and Appraising. Throughout the Course, students will explore the key musical elements and composing
techniques that they will need to successfully write their own music. Students will also have opportunities to improve their instrumental/vocal skills through regular rehearsals and performances in a variety of settings. A wide variety of different styles and genres of music are studied throughout the Course, meaning there is something for everyone plus lots of new types of music to fuel your interest in the subject.
An A Level Music Course enables you to pursue practical studies to the highest level and also sets performance in a broader context of academic study. You will acquire a large number of transferable skills preparing you for university, college or the wider world of employment.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GCSE Grade 5 or above in Music. Ability to read notation in treble and bass clef. Achieved or working towards Grade 6 (ABRSM) practical exam in an instrument or voice. Students working below this standard may be considered if there is sufficient evidence to show that they will achieve this standard by March of the year of certification.