Music is a multifaceted subject, allowing students to develop the interdependent skills of performance, composition, analysis and listening. This diverse skill set allows those who love music to flourish and develop their all-round musicianship, inspiring a passion for music for life. First and foremost, a passion for music making and a musically inquisitive mind are essential characteristics for the study of music during Sixth Form. Music A Level requires students to have previous musical experience of performance and a familiarity with musical notation. Having a good ear will also prove beneficial when listening to and appraising a variety of musical styles and genres, and a creative approach and previous experience in music theory will be very helpful when composing music for coursework. We encourage all our sixth-form musicians to become actively involved with co-curricular life, employing their performance skills in the many concerts, recitals, choirs and ensembles on offer. Students will study 13 set works taken from a wide variety of musical styles and periods, including film music, vocal music, instrumental music and popular and jazz music. They will explore the context and background of the set works, as well as the musical features exhibited within them. Students will look to develop their performing skills as well as expand their knowledge of musical theory and how to apply it to their compositions.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Music GCSE is required, preferably at grade 7 or above, and a good knowledge of music notation is essential. Grade 6 (or equivalent) on your instrument is also required. Grade 5 Theory would also be useful.
Music A Level is assessed via coursework and a final examination. The coursework consists of performance (30 per cent) and composition (30 per cent). You will have to design and perform your eight-minute recital, combining or choosing solo, ensemble, improvising or music technology performances. You will also complete two compositions, one free or set brief and a theoretical-based technical composition. The examination is two hours long and will be worth 40 per cent of the qualification. It will include a listening and appraisal section, asking students to identify musical features from the set works as well as being asked to transcribe a short passage of music. Students will also be required to write two essays: analysing one of the set works, the other asking students to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard in an unfamiliar extract.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
Music is a multifaceted subject, allowing students to develop the interdependent skills of performance, composition, analysis and listening. This diverse skill set allows those who love music to flourish and develop their all-round musicianship, inspiring a passion for music for life. First and foremost, a passion for music making and a musically inquisitive mind are essential characteristics for the study of music during Sixth Form. Music A Level requires students to have previous musical experience of performance and a familiarity with musical notation. Having a good ear will also prove beneficial when listening to and appraising a variety of musical styles and genres, and a creative approach and previous experience in music theory will be very helpful when composing music for coursework. We encourage all our sixth-form musicians to become actively involved with co-curricular life, employing their performance skills in the many concerts, recitals, choirs and ensembles on offer. Students will study 13 set works taken from a wide variety of musical styles and periods, including film music, vocal music, instrumental music and popular and jazz music. They will explore the context and background of the set works, as well as the musical features exhibited within them. Students will look to develop their performing skills as well as expand their knowledge of musical theory and how to apply it to their compositions.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Music GCSE is required, preferably at grade 7 or above, and a good knowledge of music notation is essential. Grade 6 (or equivalent) on your instrument is also required. Grade 5 Theory would also be useful.
Music A Level is assessed via coursework and a final examination. The coursework consists of performance (30 per cent) and composition (30 per cent). You will have to design and perform your eight-minute recital, combining or choosing solo, ensemble, improvising or music technology performances. You will also complete two compositions, one free or set brief and a theoretical-based technical composition. The examination is two hours long and will be worth 40 per cent of the qualification. It will include a listening and appraisal section, asking students to identify musical features from the set works as well as being asked to transcribe a short passage of music. Students will also be required to write two essays: analysing one of the set works, the other asking students to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard in an unfamiliar extract.