A Level Music involves written, analytical, practical and social/personal skills such as independent learning: having to be disciplined about practice; team working: particularly with involvement in weekly groups or ensembles, concerts and performances; performance and presentation skills: which are useful for any job/career; listening: these are highly developed in musicians and it is an important part of the course; analytical and essay-writing skills; confidence and self-esteem: which has a knock-on effect in all areas of life and learning; creativity and self-expression: helping young people to think differently and harness the power of their imagination.
The technical standard expected for performing is around ABRSM Grade 7 or equivalent. If you have not studied GCSE Music then you must have reached at least Grade 5 Music Theory.
There are three components for assessment: Performing (30% NEA) Total performance time of 8 minutes. Performance can be solo and/or ensemble. Composing (30% NEA) 2 compositions: 1 free choice composition (40 marks) - minimum 4 minutes 1 brief assessing technique (20 marks) - minimum 2 minutes Together, a minimum total of 6 minutes Appraising (40% exam) The six Areas of Study with 2-3 set works in each are assessed in a 2-hour listening examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £19,119 - £22,239 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,119 - £22,239 |
| Address | Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX |
A Level Music involves written, analytical, practical and social/personal skills such as independent learning: having to be disciplined about practice; team working: particularly with involvement in weekly groups or ensembles, concerts and performances; performance and presentation skills: which are useful for any job/career; listening: these are highly developed in musicians and it is an important part of the course; analytical and essay-writing skills; confidence and self-esteem: which has a knock-on effect in all areas of life and learning; creativity and self-expression: helping young people to think differently and harness the power of their imagination.
The technical standard expected for performing is around ABRSM Grade 7 or equivalent. If you have not studied GCSE Music then you must have reached at least Grade 5 Music Theory.
There are three components for assessment: Performing (30% NEA) Total performance time of 8 minutes. Performance can be solo and/or ensemble. Composing (30% NEA) 2 compositions: 1 free choice composition (40 marks) - minimum 4 minutes 1 brief assessing technique (20 marks) - minimum 2 minutes Together, a minimum total of 6 minutes Appraising (40% exam) The six Areas of Study with 2-3 set works in each are assessed in a 2-hour listening examination.