Music

Course summary

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.