A level Music explores music through performance, composition and appraising, studying a range of repertoire and styles including western classical and musical theatre. Music is a compulsory course for most music degrees and can be used to complement any other degree course including Medicine. All A level Music students also work towards theory exams offered by ABRSM and LCM. The aim of the specification (Eduqas) is to provide a balanced course in Music and at the same time give scope for the development of individual interests and aptitudes. Students are encouraged to listen to and appreciate a wide range of music genres, study and practice critical listening and develop performing skills. This course offers opportunities for practical musicians and is also designed to challenge students who wish to deepen their musical understanding and technical skills.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE Music grade 9-4 AND audition at enrolment AND grade 5 in instrument/voice or equivalent. Grade 5 Music Theory highly desirable.
Component 1: Performing Percentage of total mark: 25% – 35% Method of assessment: Assessed by a visiting examiner. Students are funded for 1-2-1 lessons on the instrument/voice they choose to work towards a recital. Component 2: Composing Percentage of total mark: 25% – 35% Method of assessment: Assessed by an external examiner. Students create a folio or 2 or 3 compositions, supported by a series of 1-2-1 tutorials in the 2nd year. Component 3: Appraising Percentage of total mark: 40% Method of assessment: Assessed by external exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB |
A level Music explores music through performance, composition and appraising, studying a range of repertoire and styles including western classical and musical theatre. Music is a compulsory course for most music degrees and can be used to complement any other degree course including Medicine. All A level Music students also work towards theory exams offered by ABRSM and LCM. The aim of the specification (Eduqas) is to provide a balanced course in Music and at the same time give scope for the development of individual interests and aptitudes. Students are encouraged to listen to and appreciate a wide range of music genres, study and practice critical listening and develop performing skills. This course offers opportunities for practical musicians and is also designed to challenge students who wish to deepen their musical understanding and technical skills.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). GCSE Music grade 9-4 AND audition at enrolment AND grade 5 in instrument/voice or equivalent. Grade 5 Music Theory highly desirable.
Component 1: Performing Percentage of total mark: 25% – 35% Method of assessment: Assessed by a visiting examiner. Students are funded for 1-2-1 lessons on the instrument/voice they choose to work towards a recital. Component 2: Composing Percentage of total mark: 25% – 35% Method of assessment: Assessed by an external examiner. Students create a folio or 2 or 3 compositions, supported by a series of 1-2-1 tutorials in the 2nd year. Component 3: Appraising Percentage of total mark: 40% Method of assessment: Assessed by external exam.