Music has an important role to play in the life of the school and Sixth Former girls with special interests and talents are actively encouraged to participate in the variety of opportunities offered. Those who wish to continue their studies beyond GCSE can proceed to A level. Studying Music at Advanced Level prepares students wishing to proceed to a degree course at a University or Conservatoire. Why study Music at A Level? This course is suitable for students who have a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wish to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of music. A-Level Music develops the practical skills of performing and composing alongside listening to a variety of music and developing ideas about how and why it was written and/or performed.
It is advisable for any potential A Level candidate to have reached Grade 7 ABRSM standard on at least one instrument or voice and to have attained a Grade A in GCSE Music. GCSE Music is a prerequisite for entry onto the A Level course.
Component 1: Performing Performances are externally marked and assessed and are worth 30% of the A Level. Students are to produce a live recorded performance of at least 8 minutes of one or more pieces as part of a recital, playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music using Music Technology. Students are marked on technique, accuracy, fluency, expressive control, style and context, with further marks for difficulty. Component 2: Composition Two compositions are externally marked and assessed and are worth 30% of the A Level. One composition is a free composition, or students can use a brief set by the examination board, with a minimum length of four minutes. The other composition is the completion of a Bach Chorale task released by the examination board, with a minimum length of one minute. The minimum length of both compositions combined is 6 minutes. Component 3: Appraising Appraising is assessed through a written, listening and aural skills two-hour examination worth 40% of the A Level. Students are assessed on their ability to analyse a musical score focussing on six set works, wider listening and dictation.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
Music has an important role to play in the life of the school and Sixth Former girls with special interests and talents are actively encouraged to participate in the variety of opportunities offered. Those who wish to continue their studies beyond GCSE can proceed to A level. Studying Music at Advanced Level prepares students wishing to proceed to a degree course at a University or Conservatoire. Why study Music at A Level? This course is suitable for students who have a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wish to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of music. A-Level Music develops the practical skills of performing and composing alongside listening to a variety of music and developing ideas about how and why it was written and/or performed.
It is advisable for any potential A Level candidate to have reached Grade 7 ABRSM standard on at least one instrument or voice and to have attained a Grade A in GCSE Music. GCSE Music is a prerequisite for entry onto the A Level course.
Component 1: Performing Performances are externally marked and assessed and are worth 30% of the A Level. Students are to produce a live recorded performance of at least 8 minutes of one or more pieces as part of a recital, playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music using Music Technology. Students are marked on technique, accuracy, fluency, expressive control, style and context, with further marks for difficulty. Component 2: Composition Two compositions are externally marked and assessed and are worth 30% of the A Level. One composition is a free composition, or students can use a brief set by the examination board, with a minimum length of four minutes. The other composition is the completion of a Bach Chorale task released by the examination board, with a minimum length of one minute. The minimum length of both compositions combined is 6 minutes. Component 3: Appraising Appraising is assessed through a written, listening and aural skills two-hour examination worth 40% of the A Level. Students are assessed on their ability to analyse a musical score focussing on six set works, wider listening and dictation.