There are three main areas that are assessed at A-level in music: - Performance - Composition - Music Appraisal At A-level, candidates will be allowed to specialize in either Performance or Composition, with the chosen discipline making up a greater percentage of their final grade. Musical Skills: - Aural perception (listening) - Practical (performance) - Creative (composing) Music is an exciting and dynamic choice of course at A-Level, comprising the three main disciplines. The music A-Level challenges you to develop as a practical musician through performance; to demonstrate theoretical creativity in the composition coursework you produce; and to assess the growth of musical styles and genres through study of the musical techniques employed by composers alongside the social and historical contexts in which they developed their music.
Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 Theory or Grade 6 Instrument/Voice If you do not meet the above requirements places will be considered on a case by case basis.
1. Performing: Option A: A performance of 10-12 minutes consisting of a minimum of 3 pieces. One of these pieces must be as a soloist. The other pieces may be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. Option B: A performance of 6-8 minutes consisting of a minimum of 2 pieces either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. Both options are assessed by visiting examiner. 2. Composing: Option A: Two contrasting compositions totaling 4-6 minutes, one demonstrating techniques of the Western Classical Tradition in response to a brief set by Eduqas, and one free composition. Option B: Three compositions totaling 8-10 minutes. In addition to the two set out above the third composition should reflect the musical characteristic of one different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition). Externally moderated. 3. Appraising: A written exam covering three areas of study: Area of Study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750 1900) Area of Study C: Musical Theatre Area of Study E: Into the Twentieth Century The listening exam includes questions on unprepared extracts, detailed analysis of prepared set works, an essay to assess understanding of the Development of the Symphony and aural perception questions. Please note that if you are looking to study at one of the top universities, Music is considered a humanities subject such as History or Geography, rather than an Arts subject.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY |
There are three main areas that are assessed at A-level in music: - Performance - Composition - Music Appraisal At A-level, candidates will be allowed to specialize in either Performance or Composition, with the chosen discipline making up a greater percentage of their final grade. Musical Skills: - Aural perception (listening) - Practical (performance) - Creative (composing) Music is an exciting and dynamic choice of course at A-Level, comprising the three main disciplines. The music A-Level challenges you to develop as a practical musician through performance; to demonstrate theoretical creativity in the composition coursework you produce; and to assess the growth of musical styles and genres through study of the musical techniques employed by composers alongside the social and historical contexts in which they developed their music.
Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 Theory or Grade 6 Instrument/Voice If you do not meet the above requirements places will be considered on a case by case basis.
1. Performing: Option A: A performance of 10-12 minutes consisting of a minimum of 3 pieces. One of these pieces must be as a soloist. The other pieces may be either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. Option B: A performance of 6-8 minutes consisting of a minimum of 2 pieces either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble or a combination of both. Both options are assessed by visiting examiner. 2. Composing: Option A: Two contrasting compositions totaling 4-6 minutes, one demonstrating techniques of the Western Classical Tradition in response to a brief set by Eduqas, and one free composition. Option B: Three compositions totaling 8-10 minutes. In addition to the two set out above the third composition should reflect the musical characteristic of one different area of study (i.e. not the Western Classical Tradition). Externally moderated. 3. Appraising: A written exam covering three areas of study: Area of Study A: The Western Classical Tradition (The Development of the Symphony 1750 1900) Area of Study C: Musical Theatre Area of Study E: Into the Twentieth Century The listening exam includes questions on unprepared extracts, detailed analysis of prepared set works, an essay to assess understanding of the Development of the Symphony and aural perception questions. Please note that if you are looking to study at one of the top universities, Music is considered a humanities subject such as History or Geography, rather than an Arts subject.