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.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £27,480 |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
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.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics