Music

Course summary

The course requires study across the three traditional strands in music education: performance, composition and appraising music. A Level Music is an excellent choice for students who play an instrument or sing to around grade 6 standard. As well as developing composing skills and techniques, the course includes study of music set works from a wide range of stars and traditions. Study of music can lead on to advanced study at university or a career in the music profession. Also, the skills required to study music are independent learning, self-motivation, ability to be self-critical, and the ability to perform, all of which are qualities which are ideal attributes for many diverse careers from the Law to Business, as well as careers associated with the arts and humanities.