A Level Music is aimed at those pupils who wish to pursue academic music to a higher level. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Music to opt for the subject, though that is helpful. 60% of the examination comprises composition and performance coursework. Two compositions must be submitted by the May deadline, and these are marked externally. A candidate must submit a recorded performance of their playing one or more pieces, uninterrupted. Performance recordings take place under the supervision of the Director of Music who will normally provide the accompanying role. No ensembles are required at A Level. Minimum lengths for composition and performing coursework apply and students are sent a comprehensive policy document when they start the course. The department is justly proud of the standards of coursework, and recordings of the students’ performances are regularly broadcast at Tormead opening mornings. A written paper taken at the end of Year 12 or 13 comprises analysis questions on music from the following areas of study: Vocal Music, Instrumental, Music for Film, Popular Music & Jazz, Fusions, and New Directions. Students who study music at A Level progress to a variety of further education destinations. Some choose to pursue non-musical subjects, including Psychology, Economics and Modern Languages. Nevertheless, they continue to perform music to a high level as part of their extracurricular studies. Some students also take a more vocational route, pursuing Music at University or Conservatoire level. In recent years, Tormead Musicians have gained places to study Music Technology, Performance at the Royal College of Music and Music at Clare College, Cambridge (with an organ Scholarship).
Conditional offers are made in early December. Students are expected to achieve a minimum of eight GCSE passes with at least seven at Grade 7 or above. We also expect the students to obtain a Grade 7 or above in those subjects they wish to study in Sixth Form.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £18,975 |
| Address | Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
A Level Music is aimed at those pupils who wish to pursue academic music to a higher level. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Music to opt for the subject, though that is helpful. 60% of the examination comprises composition and performance coursework. Two compositions must be submitted by the May deadline, and these are marked externally. A candidate must submit a recorded performance of their playing one or more pieces, uninterrupted. Performance recordings take place under the supervision of the Director of Music who will normally provide the accompanying role. No ensembles are required at A Level. Minimum lengths for composition and performing coursework apply and students are sent a comprehensive policy document when they start the course. The department is justly proud of the standards of coursework, and recordings of the students’ performances are regularly broadcast at Tormead opening mornings. A written paper taken at the end of Year 12 or 13 comprises analysis questions on music from the following areas of study: Vocal Music, Instrumental, Music for Film, Popular Music & Jazz, Fusions, and New Directions. Students who study music at A Level progress to a variety of further education destinations. Some choose to pursue non-musical subjects, including Psychology, Economics and Modern Languages. Nevertheless, they continue to perform music to a high level as part of their extracurricular studies. Some students also take a more vocational route, pursuing Music at University or Conservatoire level. In recent years, Tormead Musicians have gained places to study Music Technology, Performance at the Royal College of Music and Music at Clare College, Cambridge (with an organ Scholarship).
Conditional offers are made in early December. Students are expected to achieve a minimum of eight GCSE passes with at least seven at Grade 7 or above. We also expect the students to obtain a Grade 7 or above in those subjects they wish to study in Sixth Form.
