Course information
Music
Course summary

WHAT WILL I STUDY & LEARN? Students will learn how to be creative and explore new techniques of performing and composition. They will expand their analytical skills and score reading to increase their understanding and appreciation of wider genres of Music. Students will learn how to think critically about their own work and be able to refine and develop their ideas with reflection on their research of studied scores and composers. Students will learn how to present their performance work in a recital setting with careful thought about suitable repertoire containing interest and contrast.

Entry requirements

Five or more GCSE grades 4 to 9.

How you'll be assessed

There are 3 units to be assessed: Unit 1 – Appraising Music • Listening, analysis, and contextual understanding. • 40% of A Level Unit 2 – Performance • Solo and/or ensemble performing on an instrument or vocalist and/ or music production. • 35% of A Level Unit 3 – Composition • Composition 1 - composing to a brief set by the examination board. • Composition 2 - Free choice of composition brief. • A minimum of four and a half minutes of music in total is required. • 25% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ