Music

Course summary

An A Level in Music provides a contemporary, accessible and creative education in Music with an integrated approach to the three main elements – Performing, Composing and Appraising. Students are encouraged to be creative and to broaden their musical horizons and understanding with new areas of study that inspire and challenge. Areas of study include Western Classical Music, Rock & Pop, Musical Theatre and Jazz music. Performing: An examined performance Composing: Composition of at least two separate pieces of music – one to a brief set by Eduqas and one set by the student. Listening & Appraising: Written exam responding to extracts on a CD and a contextual study of prescribed works and areas of study.