A level Music is a great course which provides a contemporary, accessible and creative education in music with an integrated approach to the three main elements – performing, composing and appraising.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Performing A (01) 25% of A level Recital 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording Performing B (02) 35% of A level Recital 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording Composing A (03) 35% of A level Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings Composing B (04) 25% of A level Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings Listening and appraising (05) 40% of A level Written exam including aural extracts 120 Marks 2 hour and 30 minutes written exam
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,439 - £37,608 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,041 - £21,711 |
| Address | Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
A level Music is a great course which provides a contemporary, accessible and creative education in music with an integrated approach to the three main elements – performing, composing and appraising.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Performing A (01) 25% of A level Recital 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording Performing B (02) 35% of A level Recital 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio-visual recording Composing A (03) 35% of A level Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 105 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings Composing B (04) 25% of A level Compositions accompanied by a score, lead sheet or written description 75 Marks Non-exam assessment – externally assessed via audio recordings Listening and appraising (05) 40% of A level Written exam including aural extracts 120 Marks 2 hour and 30 minutes written exam