Anyone who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of live and recorded music would be suitable for this course. A-level Music develops the practical skills of performing and composing alongside listening to a variety of music and developing ideas about how and why it was written and/or performed. Whilst an artistic and practical subject, Music is recognised by universities as an academic A-level and provides a good step towards degrees in a wide range of subject areas including Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Humanities and Arts.
- Candidates must be having lessons on their chosen instrument. Candidates are expected to participate in Music Department activities. Some understanding of the rudiments of Theory is needed for this course. Working at a Grade 5 level is very helpful. - 5 GCSEs based on an average grade 4 or above. Enrolment will be based on achieving a grade 4 GCSE in the relevant subjects and usually a grade 4 in Maths and English Language.
At A-level 60% of the course is controlled assessment, and 40% exam assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashcombe Road, Dorking, RH4 1LY |
Anyone who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of live and recorded music would be suitable for this course. A-level Music develops the practical skills of performing and composing alongside listening to a variety of music and developing ideas about how and why it was written and/or performed. Whilst an artistic and practical subject, Music is recognised by universities as an academic A-level and provides a good step towards degrees in a wide range of subject areas including Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Humanities and Arts.
- Candidates must be having lessons on their chosen instrument. Candidates are expected to participate in Music Department activities. Some understanding of the rudiments of Theory is needed for this course. Working at a Grade 5 level is very helpful. - 5 GCSEs based on an average grade 4 or above. Enrolment will be based on achieving a grade 4 GCSE in the relevant subjects and usually a grade 4 in Maths and English Language.
At A-level 60% of the course is controlled assessment, and 40% exam assessment.