Music offers you the opportunity to develop your listening, creative and analytical skills, and encourages cultural understanding. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to explore music in varied and sometimes unfamiliar contexts and you will be challenged to engage practically with music as researchers, performers and creators. Within the subject framework, the content can be tailored to your own personal strengths and interests.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics
PERFORMING (35%) You will perform for a minimum of ten minutes. You will select the repertoire in consultation with your instrumental/singing teacher. Production as Performance is available for those whose interest lies in music technology. COMPOSING (25%) You will create two pieces of music with a combined minimum length of four and a half minutes. These may be produced using traditional notation or a DAW. APPRAISING (40%) A written exam based on your set works which includes questions which required multiple choice answers, short reponses and essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £39,096 |
| Address | Bradfield, RG7 6AU |
Music offers you the opportunity to develop your listening, creative and analytical skills, and encourages cultural understanding. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to explore music in varied and sometimes unfamiliar contexts and you will be challenged to engage practically with music as researchers, performers and creators. Within the subject framework, the content can be tailored to your own personal strengths and interests.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics
PERFORMING (35%) You will perform for a minimum of ten minutes. You will select the repertoire in consultation with your instrumental/singing teacher. Production as Performance is available for those whose interest lies in music technology. COMPOSING (25%) You will create two pieces of music with a combined minimum length of four and a half minutes. These may be produced using traditional notation or a DAW. APPRAISING (40%) A written exam based on your set works which includes questions which required multiple choice answers, short reponses and essay questions.