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

Prerequisites

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.