Music
Southmoor Academy - Sunderland
01915949991
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Course summary

A level Music will provide students with the knowledge and experience required for all forms of further and higher education. It will give them an understanding and encourage appreciation of all music genres in all contexts. Our revised GCSE Music specification will give students a life-long enjoyment and understanding of music as a listener or performer, at any level.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Music or a BTEC Music at Level 2 Distinction and ABRSM Practical Exam Grade 5 and play a musical instrument.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Appraising Music 40%. Section A: Listening Section B: Analysis This section is based on the compulsory set works. Areas of Study 1: Western Classical Tradition 1650-1910 Baroque Solo Concerto The Operas of Mozart Romantic Piano Music of Chopin, Brahms and Grieg Component 2: Performance 35%. Component 3: Composition 25%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySunderland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRyhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF