The CFS music tradition established in the junior and senior departments continues into our Sixth Form provision. Students can participate in the full range of choirs and ensembles while being encouraged to lead their groups and activities. Music A Level has three components: performance, composition, and appraising; they may specialize in either performance or composition. The performance involves a recital of about 10 minutes, assessed by a visiting examiner, including at least two or three pieces, one of which must be as a soloist, and the remainder may be an ensemble. For Composition students produce two or three pieces, one in the Western Classical Music tradition, a brief set by Eduqas, and one or two free compositions. Appraising substantially broadens musical understanding and skills, in three areas of study, including the Western Classical Tradition, a choice of Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, and Jazz, and a further choice between Twentieth Century and Twenty-First Century music. Exam questions will focus on set works and unprepared listening. Music is fascinating; the A Level journey gives students excellent foundations to take it further, both actively and professionally, or simply for future enjoyment.
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including both English Language and Mathematics. The minimum subject grade which must be achieved at GCSE in order to continue to study that subject at A Level will be a grade 6. For some subjects, these minimum expectations are higher.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1TF |
The CFS music tradition established in the junior and senior departments continues into our Sixth Form provision. Students can participate in the full range of choirs and ensembles while being encouraged to lead their groups and activities. Music A Level has three components: performance, composition, and appraising; they may specialize in either performance or composition. The performance involves a recital of about 10 minutes, assessed by a visiting examiner, including at least two or three pieces, one of which must be as a soloist, and the remainder may be an ensemble. For Composition students produce two or three pieces, one in the Western Classical Music tradition, a brief set by Eduqas, and one or two free compositions. Appraising substantially broadens musical understanding and skills, in three areas of study, including the Western Classical Tradition, a choice of Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre, and Jazz, and a further choice between Twentieth Century and Twenty-First Century music. Exam questions will focus on set works and unprepared listening. Music is fascinating; the A Level journey gives students excellent foundations to take it further, both actively and professionally, or simply for future enjoyment.
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including both English Language and Mathematics. The minimum subject grade which must be achieved at GCSE in order to continue to study that subject at A Level will be a grade 6. For some subjects, these minimum expectations are higher.