Music

Course summary

The three disciplines studied at A-level are performance, composition and appraising. These provide an all-round musical education that appeals to all types of musicians. The set pieces for study give a breadth of musical understanding and open up new genres and ideas. All pupils have the chance to join a variety of ensembles and there are many performing opportunities from the larger scale orchestral and choral works to more intimate chamber music and solo performances. There are also opportunities to try new musical skills. Conducting and arranging are popular, and some pupils discover a new talent for a different instrument.