Music A-Level

Studying Music A-Level gives students an enriching experience, with the opportunity to delve into music appraisal,

 composition and individual and group performance. Students will gain a concrete understanding of interrelated musical elements, language and context. A range of musical genres will be looked at, with set works being investigated, allowing students to learn how to interpret and communicate musical ideas. The composition aspect of the course allows students to gain knowledge in how to compose for instruments and voices in a range of styles. 

Format

Independent reading; listening and composing

Prerequisits

Typically students would require a grade 6 in Music GCSE and Grade 5 on their main instrument or voice. Students will also need an ability to read music. 

Key Skills Acquired

Musical composition, musical performance, evaluating musical, critical thinking, cultural awareness, aesthetic awareness, creativity.

Complimentary A-Levels

Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, English Language & Literature, Digital Media & Design, Art, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics

Typical Assessment

Written paper examination, composition and performances

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

Career Options

Music performance, composition and production. Education, event management, broadcasting, journalism. 

UK Universities Include

University of Hull, University of Birmingham, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, University of Salford, University of Reading, University of Kent, University of Southampton, University of York, University of Sussex, University of East Anglia, University of Leeds, University of Roehampton, University of Manchester, Bath Spa University, University of Aberdeen, University of West London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews, University of Winchester, University of Wolverhampton, Cardiff University, University of Cambridge, University of Chichester, University of Nottingham, University of Liverpool, Birmingham City University (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), Queen’s University Belfast, University of Oxford, University of Edinburgh, University of Surrey, Newcastle University, Goldsmiths University of London, Durham University, University of Huddersfield, University of Bristol, University of South Wales, Royal Holloway University of London, Leeds Conservatoire, University of West London