Through a study of a wide and diverse range of musical genres, the A Level course provides candidates with a breadth of musical knowledge in preparation for higher education. The linear course allows pupils time to develop and extend their performance and composition skills, with all coursework being submitted for external assessment before the final exam in the summer of 2020.
Candidates will normally have achieved a 7 or above in GCSE Music. They must be having tuition on their principle study instrument/voice and they will normally have attained Grade 6 standard (though may only have taken the Grade 5 exam) on this before entry in the Lower Sixth form. A good level of knowledge of music theory will be of great benefit.
Component 1: Performing - 30% of the qualification - A public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. - Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music through the use of music technology. - The total performance time across all pieces must be a minimum of 8 minutes. Component 2: Composing - 30% of the qualification - Total of two compositions, one to a brief and one either free composition or also to a brief. - One composition must be from either a list of briefs related to the areas of study, or a free composition, carrying 40 marks for this component. This composition must be a minimum of 4 minutes in duration. - One composition must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique, carrying 20 marks for this component. This composition must be at least 1 minute in duration. - Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes in duration. Component 3: Appraising – Written examination: 2 hours - 40% of the qualification - Knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. - Application of knowledge through the context of six areas of study, (vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, pop music and jazz, fusions, new directions) each with three set works. - The written exam consists of two sections: Section A (Areas of study and dictation) and Section B (Extended response).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £45,945 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,335 |
| Address | Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YA |
Through a study of a wide and diverse range of musical genres, the A Level course provides candidates with a breadth of musical knowledge in preparation for higher education. The linear course allows pupils time to develop and extend their performance and composition skills, with all coursework being submitted for external assessment before the final exam in the summer of 2020.
Candidates will normally have achieved a 7 or above in GCSE Music. They must be having tuition on their principle study instrument/voice and they will normally have attained Grade 6 standard (though may only have taken the Grade 5 exam) on this before entry in the Lower Sixth form. A good level of knowledge of music theory will be of great benefit.
Component 1: Performing - 30% of the qualification - A public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. - Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music through the use of music technology. - The total performance time across all pieces must be a minimum of 8 minutes. Component 2: Composing - 30% of the qualification - Total of two compositions, one to a brief and one either free composition or also to a brief. - One composition must be from either a list of briefs related to the areas of study, or a free composition, carrying 40 marks for this component. This composition must be a minimum of 4 minutes in duration. - One composition must be from a list of briefs assessing compositional technique, carrying 20 marks for this component. This composition must be at least 1 minute in duration. - Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes in duration. Component 3: Appraising – Written examination: 2 hours - 40% of the qualification - Knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. - Application of knowledge through the context of six areas of study, (vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, pop music and jazz, fusions, new directions) each with three set works. - The written exam consists of two sections: Section A (Areas of study and dictation) and Section B (Extended response).