Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. A-Level music allows students to study a wide range of musical genres and brings performance and composition to life in new and engaging ways. The A-Level syllabus content is taught as three modules: Component 1: Appraising Music – Listening, Analysis and Contextual Understanding. This component provides an appropriate focus for students to appraise music and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts, and musical language. The music to be studied is ‘Baroque: The Solo Concerto’, ‘Classical: The Operas of Mozart’, ‘Romantic: The Piano Music of Chopin, Brahms and Grieg’, ‘Art Music since 1910’and ‘Jazz’. Component 2: Performance Students will record a program of solo and/or ensemble music between 10 and 12 minutes in which they will demonstrate an understanding of context including, the chosen style or genre being performed and the composer’s purpose and intention.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. At least grade 6 in GCSE Music, grade 5 theory standard plus at least grade 5 ABRSM performance standard, and grade 5 in an English GCSE. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Music needs to demonstrate potential for A-Level success.
Component 1: Written/Listening Examination. (40% of total A-Level marks). Component 2: Performance - Externally Assessed Coursework. (35% of total A-Level marks). Component 3: Composition - Externally Assessed Coursework. (25% of the total A-Level marks).
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU |
Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. A-Level music allows students to study a wide range of musical genres and brings performance and composition to life in new and engaging ways. The A-Level syllabus content is taught as three modules: Component 1: Appraising Music – Listening, Analysis and Contextual Understanding. This component provides an appropriate focus for students to appraise music and develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts, and musical language. The music to be studied is ‘Baroque: The Solo Concerto’, ‘Classical: The Operas of Mozart’, ‘Romantic: The Piano Music of Chopin, Brahms and Grieg’, ‘Art Music since 1910’and ‘Jazz’. Component 2: Performance Students will record a program of solo and/or ensemble music between 10 and 12 minutes in which they will demonstrate an understanding of context including, the chosen style or genre being performed and the composer’s purpose and intention.
9 - 4 grades in 5 GCSE subjects (generally including Maths & English*) including 9 - 6 in at least 3 GCSE subjects. At least grade 6 in GCSE Music, grade 5 theory standard plus at least grade 5 ABRSM performance standard, and grade 5 in an English GCSE. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Music needs to demonstrate potential for A-Level success.
Component 1: Written/Listening Examination. (40% of total A-Level marks). Component 2: Performance - Externally Assessed Coursework. (35% of total A-Level marks). Component 3: Composition - Externally Assessed Coursework. (25% of the total A-Level marks).