Music

Entry Requirements

Students of A Level Music will need to be strong musicians, playing at approximately Grade 7 ABRSM Standard (or the equivalent) by the end of the A Level course. We expect all our A Level musicians to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the department and be members of as many school ensembles as appropriate – these include the School Choir, Chamber Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Big Band, and many smaller chamber groups. Our musicians must have an interest in listening to, and reading about, a wide range of styles and genres. Students develop performance and composition skills and gain a thorough understanding of four-part harmony. Analytical and aural skills are nurtured through the study of a wide range of set works from a variety of diverse genres, cultures and traditions.