Music

Course summary

A-Level Music is intended for those who enjoy listening to and playing music of any style and want to pursue the subject in greater depth. The syllabus is wide-ranging and stimulating and there are numerous opportunities to focus on individual musical interests as well as covering core topics. The subject is, not surprisingly, treated in significantly greater depth than at GCSE. Skills are developed in a number of areas, among which are performing, original composition, stylistic composition (i.e. writing in the style of a particular composer), aural awareness and music theory. Analysis is at the heart of the course, and this is developed through the eighteen set works, which are a snapshot of music history and encompass a very wide range of styles.