Music is a very wide ranging activity: it provides intellectual, emotional and artistic satisfaction as well as developing the ability to communicate through performance. The skills required are proving to be helpful in many areas of academia and the merits of studying music are well documented. At Hurst, the wide range of musical groups and ensembles provide ideal opportunities for developing social skills and integrating with students of all ages. Various key skills are developed in the course content and there are opportunities to study jazz and film music, as well as traditional western styles and to develop skills as a performer.
A performance level of approximately grade 5 on an instrument is helpful as is a grade 7 at GCSE, although neither of these levels should be considered as absolutes and discussion with the music staff is advised.
Music allows students to play to their strengths as either a composer or as a performer. Combined, these two areas are worth 60% of the overall grade and the student will choose to submit either a longer recital worth 35% with a portfolio of compositions worth 25% or an extended composition portfolio worth 35% with a shorter recital worth 25%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,800 - £34,275 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,200 - £26,400 |
| Address | College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9JS |
Music is a very wide ranging activity: it provides intellectual, emotional and artistic satisfaction as well as developing the ability to communicate through performance. The skills required are proving to be helpful in many areas of academia and the merits of studying music are well documented. At Hurst, the wide range of musical groups and ensembles provide ideal opportunities for developing social skills and integrating with students of all ages. Various key skills are developed in the course content and there are opportunities to study jazz and film music, as well as traditional western styles and to develop skills as a performer.
A performance level of approximately grade 5 on an instrument is helpful as is a grade 7 at GCSE, although neither of these levels should be considered as absolutes and discussion with the music staff is advised.
Music allows students to play to their strengths as either a composer or as a performer. Combined, these two areas are worth 60% of the overall grade and the student will choose to submit either a longer recital worth 35% with a portfolio of compositions worth 25% or an extended composition portfolio worth 35% with a shorter recital worth 25%.