Music
Formby High School - Sefton
01704873100
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW
Course summary

Our A Level course is a successful option and you will gain experience of composition, be given the opportunity to perform in your preferred style and you will learn how to listen perceptively to every type of music from the Renaissance to the present day. The course encompasses a huge variety of music from classical, pop, rock, dance, jazz, to film music and is ideal for anyone wanting to deepen their appreciation of music as well as those wishing to make it their career. As an A Level musician, you will study a three unit course exploring: Performance (solo and ensemble), Composition, Appraising. You will explore the world of music through the following areas of study: Vocal Music; Instrumental Music; Music for Film; Popular Music and Jazz; Fusions; and New Directions.

Entry requirements

Minimum five 9-4 grades at GCSE to include grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 Music Theory and grade 5 Instrumental, alongside an equivalent level of competency on an instrument

How you'll be assessed

Assessment & Examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFreshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW