It is preferable to have taken GCSE but it is sometimes possible to take Music at A level if you have considerable practical ability, and a good general musical awareness and knowledge. Performance counts for 30% of the A level overall, so if you are of a standard equivalent to Grade 7 plus on an instrument or voice you can secure a considerable percentage fairly easily. As a musician, you will be developing your practical skills anyway through your instrumental lessons and independent practice during the Sixth Form and by taking A-level Music you will be able to use these skills to enable you to achieve a high grade.
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 6 at GCSE in related subjects.
The exam board is Edexcel and there are three components: • Performing Music performed on any instrument/s, either solo or ensemble for eight minutes of Grade 7 standard or above. • Composing two compositions lasting a minimum of six minutes. • Developing Musical Understanding: focusing on listening to familiar and unfamiliar music and understanding how it works. This will take the form of a two-hour written examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,785; Boarding £42,750 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE |
It is preferable to have taken GCSE but it is sometimes possible to take Music at A level if you have considerable practical ability, and a good general musical awareness and knowledge. Performance counts for 30% of the A level overall, so if you are of a standard equivalent to Grade 7 plus on an instrument or voice you can secure a considerable percentage fairly easily. As a musician, you will be developing your practical skills anyway through your instrumental lessons and independent practice during the Sixth Form and by taking A-level Music you will be able to use these skills to enable you to achieve a high grade.
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 6 at GCSE in related subjects.
The exam board is Edexcel and there are three components: • Performing Music performed on any instrument/s, either solo or ensemble for eight minutes of Grade 7 standard or above. • Composing two compositions lasting a minimum of six minutes. • Developing Musical Understanding: focusing on listening to familiar and unfamiliar music and understanding how it works. This will take the form of a two-hour written examination.