Music

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

or

The Extended Project Qualification

Music
A level
The course will challenge musicians of all abilities through performance, composition and the study of set works. Students organise performance pieces as well as developing melodic and harmonic ideas through the completion of a composition task. All aspects of music are studied including in depth analysis of music from 1550 to the present day, stylistic writing and aural perception. Assessment is through coursework and examination and covers students’ performance and composition as well as musical understanding.

Why music?
Music A level is essential for further courses and careers in music and can be combined with many other subjects at degree level. Studying music provides an excellent foundation for a diverse range of careers including performing, composing and arranging, education and music therapy, music administration and management, music production and the wider creative industries.

What’s expected?
We expect you to be enthusiastic about music either as a performer or composer (or both) and hope that you will be a leading figure at extra curricular events. You need to be willing to listen to a wide variety of music and learn about the theoretical, social and historical context of pieces. In lessons you will contribute to discussions, be organized and willing to accept advice about how to become a better musician.

It would be an advantage to have studied GCSE Music and obtained a minimum level5, but if you can demonstrate good practical skills and can read music competently you would be considered for this course.

This level is essential for further courses and careers in music and can be combined with other subjects at degree level.