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.
Pupils should have achieved a grade 7 or above in GCSE Music and have reached Associated Board grade 6 or above (or equivalent) on their principal instrument. It is also recommended that they have, or be in the process of obtaining, grade 5 Theory.
One written paper of two hours, with a total of 100 marks. • Section A: Areas of study and dictation (50 marks) Three questions related to the set works (audio and skeleton score provided) One short melody/rhythm completion exercise • Section B: Extended response Two essay questions—essay one (20 marks) and essay two (30 marks) Essay one asks students to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract Essay two gives a choice of three questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, context and language of one set work. Each option will be from a different area of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,291 - £34,449 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £13,986 - £20,589 |
| Address | Farnham Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1HQ |
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.
Pupils should have achieved a grade 7 or above in GCSE Music and have reached Associated Board grade 6 or above (or equivalent) on their principal instrument. It is also recommended that they have, or be in the process of obtaining, grade 5 Theory.
One written paper of two hours, with a total of 100 marks. • Section A: Areas of study and dictation (50 marks) Three questions related to the set works (audio and skeleton score provided) One short melody/rhythm completion exercise • Section B: Extended response Two essay questions—essay one (20 marks) and essay two (30 marks) Essay one asks students to draw links from their study of the set works to the music heard as an unfamiliar extract Essay two gives a choice of three questions that ask students to evaluate the musical elements, context and language of one set work. Each option will be from a different area of study.