During the course you will continue developing new skills in both performance and composition. You will also develop your analytical and aural skills by learning to listen to all genres of music in considerable depth. You will study music from the Western Classical tradition and learn how to recognise structure, form, instrumentation and compositional techniques, which have laid the foundations for contemporary musical genres. By contrast, you will also have the opportunity to explore and study other genres ranging from the beginnings of Jazz and Blues right up to the present day and the music of Muse and Labrinth.
- Ideally, you will have a GCSE in Music at grade 5 or above. You may be considered if you have not taken GCSE Music but have passed Associated Board examinations on an instrument (approximately Grade 5) or you have considerable experience in a more contemporary field of music (eg pop/rock band, jazz, brass band etc). - 5 level 5 or above GCSEs
Component 1 Appraising Music: Written paper following recordings based on aural and notation, score analysis and essay questions on set work strands (the Baroque concerto, operas of Mozart and piano music of Chopin, Brahms and Grieg) and on Pop Music and Jazz. Component 2: Performance on an instrument(s) of your choice for a minimum of 10 minutes. Component 3: 2 compositions for any instrument (a brief set by the exam board and a free choice).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8NY |
During the course you will continue developing new skills in both performance and composition. You will also develop your analytical and aural skills by learning to listen to all genres of music in considerable depth. You will study music from the Western Classical tradition and learn how to recognise structure, form, instrumentation and compositional techniques, which have laid the foundations for contemporary musical genres. By contrast, you will also have the opportunity to explore and study other genres ranging from the beginnings of Jazz and Blues right up to the present day and the music of Muse and Labrinth.
- Ideally, you will have a GCSE in Music at grade 5 or above. You may be considered if you have not taken GCSE Music but have passed Associated Board examinations on an instrument (approximately Grade 5) or you have considerable experience in a more contemporary field of music (eg pop/rock band, jazz, brass band etc). - 5 level 5 or above GCSEs
Component 1 Appraising Music: Written paper following recordings based on aural and notation, score analysis and essay questions on set work strands (the Baroque concerto, operas of Mozart and piano music of Chopin, Brahms and Grieg) and on Pop Music and Jazz. Component 2: Performance on an instrument(s) of your choice for a minimum of 10 minutes. Component 3: 2 compositions for any instrument (a brief set by the exam board and a free choice).