Music at A-Level is a fantastically diverse subject to study. It requires a multitude of skills and an active interest in Music that goes beyond the prescribed exam specification. At Notting Hill & Ealing, we support students of all musical backgrounds to develop their musicianship, their performing, their creative output, and their listening and historical understanding of music. Small classes allow for the personalisation of teaching and learning, and many students also opt for an EPQ in the subject. Students will study three main components: Performing, Composing and Harmony and Appraisal. Each of these modules is delivered in different ways (some one-to-one, some group sessions, individual listening) and strengthened by opportunities to perform, to workshop, to attend professional masterclasses, and to get acquainted with new genres and works through trips to concerts at the London concert halls. Students will study 12 set works spanning from 1650 to the present day. These set works are important for their genre and style, and are a great starting point for accessing a whole new world of music, prompting the girls to explore the links between composers, genres, and types of work. Students will not only deepen their understanding of music and develop their ability to write about music but, most importantly, will learn how to critically analyse the music itself, a skill that will support their love of music going forward. The Music Department is a lively hub of music-making and A-level music students are expected to take a leading role. Girls are encouraged to come up with their initiatives and to action them. Whether it be setting up their ensembles, writing their pieces for these groups, or taking on the responsibility of providing music for assemblies, students are fully supported in trying new things out. Beyond our own 120-seat school recital hall, where a formal termly concert takes place, our students have enjoyed recent performances at prestigious venues such as St. Martin-in-the-Fields and The Royal Festival Hall (with the Bach Choir). We have also benefited from choral and orchestral workshops with ensembles such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Blossom Street Singers, to name but a few. Some of our students here at Notting Hill & Ealing go on to study Music, both at university and conservatoires.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
Music at A-Level is a fantastically diverse subject to study. It requires a multitude of skills and an active interest in Music that goes beyond the prescribed exam specification. At Notting Hill & Ealing, we support students of all musical backgrounds to develop their musicianship, their performing, their creative output, and their listening and historical understanding of music. Small classes allow for the personalisation of teaching and learning, and many students also opt for an EPQ in the subject. Students will study three main components: Performing, Composing and Harmony and Appraisal. Each of these modules is delivered in different ways (some one-to-one, some group sessions, individual listening) and strengthened by opportunities to perform, to workshop, to attend professional masterclasses, and to get acquainted with new genres and works through trips to concerts at the London concert halls. Students will study 12 set works spanning from 1650 to the present day. These set works are important for their genre and style, and are a great starting point for accessing a whole new world of music, prompting the girls to explore the links between composers, genres, and types of work. Students will not only deepen their understanding of music and develop their ability to write about music but, most importantly, will learn how to critically analyse the music itself, a skill that will support their love of music going forward. The Music Department is a lively hub of music-making and A-level music students are expected to take a leading role. Girls are encouraged to come up with their initiatives and to action them. Whether it be setting up their ensembles, writing their pieces for these groups, or taking on the responsibility of providing music for assemblies, students are fully supported in trying new things out. Beyond our own 120-seat school recital hall, where a formal termly concert takes place, our students have enjoyed recent performances at prestigious venues such as St. Martin-in-the-Fields and The Royal Festival Hall (with the Bach Choir). We have also benefited from choral and orchestral workshops with ensembles such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Blossom Street Singers, to name but a few. Some of our students here at Notting Hill & Ealing go on to study Music, both at university and conservatoires.