Music
Caedmon College Whitby - North Yorkshire
01947602406
Prospect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA
Course summary

What will I study? Do you love singing or playing music? Do you enjoy writing your songs or creating your music? Do you enjoy listening to and discussing a wide range of music? Music A-level is the course for you to help to become a confident and creative musician. You will further develop your practical skills through the many performance opportunities we offer. You will also study and analyze a range of music, from symphonies to rock and pop. What do students do afterward? The majority of our A-level music students have progressed onto music or artsbased courses, at university or Conservatoires. We’ve also had students go on to study a range of other subjects, like maths and science. Music A-level is highly regarded by all universities as a subject that is rigorous, both academically and practically.

Entry requirements

5+ grade 4 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

30% performance (recital); 30% composition portfolio; 40% exam at the end of the course. Note: At A2, you can choose to specialize in performance (35%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressProspect Hill, Whitby, YO21 1LA