Music

Course summary

Music at A level is for anyone who has a keen interest in performing, creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden and deepen their understanding of a whole range of recorded and live music. The course aims to: • extend the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through music and take part in music making. • engage in and extend the appreciation of the diverse and dynamic heritage of music, promoting spiritual and cultural development. • develop particular strengths and interests encouraging life-long learning and providing access to music-related and other careers. • recognise the interdependence of musical skills, knowledge and understanding and the links between the activities of performing, composing and appraising.