Music at A Level is not intended just for pupils aiming to study music at a university or conservatoire. It is equally suitable as one of a mixed group of subjects leading to Qualifications in other areas. It is highly facilitating, rigorously academic, creative and very practical, covering a wide range of valuable skills independent learning, teamwork, presentation skills, active and critical listening, essay writing, confidence and creativity.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). You will need to be committed to playing, studying, and listening to music. A Level candidates can access the best marks in the performance units performing at grade 5 in Lower Sixth, and grade 6 in Upper Sixth.
• Performing is worth 35%, and the recital for the non-examination assessment is six to seven minutes long. • Composing is worth 25%, and candidates produce about five minutes of music for the non-examination assessment. • Appraising is assessed by means of the only written examination which is two hours long and worth 40%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
Music at A Level is not intended just for pupils aiming to study music at a university or conservatoire. It is equally suitable as one of a mixed group of subjects leading to Qualifications in other areas. It is highly facilitating, rigorously academic, creative and very practical, covering a wide range of valuable skills independent learning, teamwork, presentation skills, active and critical listening, essay writing, confidence and creativity.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). You will need to be committed to playing, studying, and listening to music. A Level candidates can access the best marks in the performance units performing at grade 5 in Lower Sixth, and grade 6 in Upper Sixth.
• Performing is worth 35%, and the recital for the non-examination assessment is six to seven minutes long. • Composing is worth 25%, and candidates produce about five minutes of music for the non-examination assessment. • Appraising is assessed by means of the only written examination which is two hours long and worth 40%.