Music is a central part of life; all of us hear music and are impacted by music on a daily basis. Music is an academic subject of tremendous value in later life. It is a practical subject – a specific skill – that enables young adults to stand out from the crowd. As well as developing the confidence to perform in public, the ability to work independently on ideas is encouraged and developed. Such traits are central to success at university. An open mind, a desire to work independently and a willingness to engage with whole-school musical activities are essential traits for success in this qualification. The Edexcel A level in music requires learners to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language, and allows pupils to apply these, where appropriate, to their own work when performing and composing.
The minimum requirement is grade 7 in GCSE music. Pupils will also be helped by having grade 6 or higher in GCSE essay based subjects such as English and history. Pupils will need the ability to perform to at least grade 6 ABRSM standard on an instrument or voice and grade 5 theory is desirable.
Component 1: Performing (30%) Assessment: a public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital totalling a minimum of eight minutes. Component 2: Composing (30%) Assessment: two compositions, of a combined duration of at least six minutes. Component 3: Appraising (40%) Assessment: a 2 hour 10 minute written examination comprising of two sections. Section A comprises three listening questions related to the set works studied and one short melody and rhythm completion exercise. Section B comprises two essay questions where pupils are required to draw links from their study of the set works to music heard as an unfamiliar extract and evaluate the musical elements, context and language of a set work they have studied.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
Music is a central part of life; all of us hear music and are impacted by music on a daily basis. Music is an academic subject of tremendous value in later life. It is a practical subject – a specific skill – that enables young adults to stand out from the crowd. As well as developing the confidence to perform in public, the ability to work independently on ideas is encouraged and developed. Such traits are central to success at university. An open mind, a desire to work independently and a willingness to engage with whole-school musical activities are essential traits for success in this qualification. The Edexcel A level in music requires learners to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical contexts and musical language, and allows pupils to apply these, where appropriate, to their own work when performing and composing.
The minimum requirement is grade 7 in GCSE music. Pupils will also be helped by having grade 6 or higher in GCSE essay based subjects such as English and history. Pupils will need the ability to perform to at least grade 6 ABRSM standard on an instrument or voice and grade 5 theory is desirable.
Component 1: Performing (30%) Assessment: a public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital totalling a minimum of eight minutes. Component 2: Composing (30%) Assessment: two compositions, of a combined duration of at least six minutes. Component 3: Appraising (40%) Assessment: a 2 hour 10 minute written examination comprising of two sections. Section A comprises three listening questions related to the set works studied and one short melody and rhythm completion exercise. Section B comprises two essay questions where pupils are required to draw links from their study of the set works to music heard as an unfamiliar extract and evaluate the musical elements, context and language of a set work they have studied.