Music
Oakwood Park Grammar School - Kent
01622726683
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH
Course summary

Eduqas A Level Music, which is a two-year course in KS5, continues to focus on the three main strands of music, while allowing students to deepen their knowledge and repertoire of music. This includes looking at three Areas of Study; AoS A: The Western Classical Tradition, AoS B: Rock and Pop, and AoS E: Into The Twentieth Century. Students have the option to specialise in performing or composing at A Level for 10% of the qualification.

Entry requirements

- Grade 6 in Music - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Performing - 35 or 25% - Students must perform 2 or 3 pieces; one must be solo. Options include traditional instruments, sequencing, DJing or rapping. Composing - 35 or 25% - Students must compose 2 or 3 contrasting pieces: one set by the exam board. This can be done on computers, performed live or hand notated. Appraising - 40% - Listening exam which encompasses 3 AoS sections which include unprepared extracts, set work analysis and an essay on the development of the symphony.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressOakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH